Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2014
Thesis Director
Dena R. Kniess
Thesis Committee Member
Catherine L. Polydore
Thesis Committee Member
Mona Y. Davenport
Abstract
Using qualitative inquiry and methods, this study explored the effect of parental involvement and influence on Black males' educational outcomes. The participants in this study were six Black males from a mid-sized, predominately White, four-year university in the Midwest. The findings from this study suggest that parents' involvement and influence shapes the way that Black males view education, which, in tum, affects their motivation and educational outcomes. In addition, this study provides suggestions for future research, as well as recommendations for educational professionals and administrators.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Victor Jr., "Black Males' Perceptions of Parental Involvement, Influence, and Their Educational Outcomes" (2014). Masters Theses. 1196.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1196
