EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
The importance of increasing the representation of African American males in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce is well established in the scholarly literature. This chapter investigates the academic and career development experiences of African American male college students in STEM disciplines and explores the impact of individual- and institutional-level factors on African American males’ persistence in STEM degree programs. For African American male college students, families provide different types and levels of assistance to students. Guidance, support, and encouragement are some of the kinds of assistance provided by families. Such assistance and involvement have been shown to positively influence African American males as they relate to these students’ academic and career development outcomes. Combined with strong academic support services, taking advanced courses has shown to positively affect students’ educational aspirations. Regardless of race, past correlational studies have revealed positive relationships with parental encouragement, parental expectations, and students’ interest in STEM careers.
Recommended Citation
Moore, James L.; Flowers, Lamont A.; and Flowers, Lawrence O., "EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS" (2023). College of Health, Science, and Technology. 814.
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