Abstract
This article used personal narratives to discover factors affecting the decision of African American males to consider doctoral education. This study was based on qualitative interviews with 18 African American male doctoral students enrolled at predominantly white institutions as they reflected on their reasons for pursuing an advanced degree. The following were found to influence their decision: (a) need for faculty encouragement, (b) motivation to pursue a doctorate, and (c) their personal motivations. Recommendations are offered for increasing the numbers of African American male doctoral students.
Recommended Citation
Ingram, Ted N.
(2016)
"Realizing the Dream: African American Males’ Narratives that Encouraged the Pursuit of Doctoral Education,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 15.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol2/iss1/15
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