Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2020
Thesis Director
Dianne Timm
Thesis Committee Member
B. James Griffin
Thesis Committee Member
Jeremy D. Alexander
Abstract
Using qualitative methodology, the researcher studied the challenges and persistence factors for undergraduate First-generation Black males to persist at a Predominantly White Institution. Through conducting six one-on-one semi-structured interviews, the researcher identified the challenges faced by this group of students as mental health, lack of support, and racism/microaggressions. The researcher also identified the factors for persistence at the PWI to be upward mobility, family and school personnel support, and campus involvement.
Recommended Citation
Simmons, Shakeitra, "First-Generation Black Males’ Challenges in Attending a PWI: Understanding What Makes Them Persist" (2020). Masters Theses. 4777.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4777
Included in
African American Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
