Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ750107
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2984
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Black Student Achievement and the Oppositional Culture Model
Fisher, Ericka J.
Journal of Negro Education, v74 n3 p201 Sum 2005
A study is conducted to explore the differences in self-concept, academic behavior and self-reported personal experiences between high-achieving and under-achieving African heritage student in one urban high school in Massachusetts. It is found that African American student academic achievement depends on family, self-concept and cultural history.
Descriptors: African American Students, Academic Achievement, Self Concept, High Achievement, Underachievement, Comparative Analysis, Urban Schools, High School Students, Cultural Background, Family (Sociological Unit)
Journal of Negro Education. Howard University, P.O. Box 311, Washington, DC 20059. Tel: 202-806-8120; Fax: 202-806-8434; e-mail: jne@howard.edu; Web site: http://www.journalnegroed.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts
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