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Publication Date: 2021
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Black Female College Athletes' Sense of Belonging at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Cooper, Joseph N.; Newton, Ajhanai
Journal of Negro Education, v90 n1 p71-83 Win 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine the college experiences (academic, athletic, and social) of two groups of Black female college athletes at a Division I historically Black college and /university (HBCU). Utilizing sense of belonging theory, the current study explored how Black female college athletes navigate their experiences and manage their multiple identities (race, gender, athletic status, etc.) at a Division I HBCU. Two focus groups, seven individual interviews, and an eight-item demographic questionnaire were administered to ten participants (n = 10). Key findings highlighted participants' diverse college experiences. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: African American Students, Females, Student Experience, College Athletics, Athletes, Black Colleges, Identification (Psychology), Student School Relationship, Cultural Influences, Student Attitudes, College Environment, College Choice, Interpersonal Relationship, College Faculty, Athletic Coaches, Social Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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