Abstract
This manuscript is designed to call attention to the realities that are specific to African American male community college students. Using a qualitative research design, focus groups were conducted with 14 African American male students enrolled in an urban community college. This study uncovered that their educational experiences are consumed with personal challenges and academic obstacles. Students were asked to explain their motivation toward persistence at the urban community college. Participants within the study noted that motivational factors such as: (a) improving their life status, (b) societal pressure, (c) “man of the house,” and (d) faculty and staff encouragement, provided them with a sense of urgency to persist.
Recommended Citation
Ingram, Ted N.; Williams, Lavon; Coaxum, James III; Hilton, Adriel A.; and Harrell, Ivan
(2016)
"The Motivational Factors of African American Men Enrolled at Selected Community Colleges,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol2/iss1/8
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