Preparing the way: A qualitative study of high-achieving African American males and the role of the family

Author(s): Hrabowski, F. A., Greif, G. L.

Journal/Book: Amer J Commun Psychol. 1998; 26: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013. Plenum Publ Corp. 639-668.

Abstract: Employed qualitative methods to examine the role of the family in the academic success of very high-achieving African American males. Findings revealed a complex tapestry of family processes and contexts involved in each youth's journey to outstanding academic achievement. Specifically the combined importance of parental-determined academic engagement, strict discipline, nurturance, and community connectedness appeared to counteract potentially negative contextual influences of neighbor-hood peers, schools and society. The qualitative findings tell a multifaceted rich, and compelling story of the pathways to academic success for Black males, and highlight the need for culture-specific and ecologically based conceptualization, research, and intervention approaches.

Note: Article Maton KI, Univ Maryland Baltimore Cty, Dept Psychol, Baltimore,MD 21250 USA

Keyword(s): African American males; education; parent involvement; qualitative methods; ADOLESCENT ACHIEVEMENT; ACADEMIC-ACHIEVEMENT; ANCHORED RESEARCH; SCHOOL; YOUTH; RESILIENCE; ATTAINMENT; ADJUSTMENT; COMPETENCE; CONTEXT

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