ERIC Number: ED558407
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 187
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ISBN: 978-1-3032-5452-9
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While on My Journey: A Life Story Analysis of African American Women in Pursuit of Their Doctoral Degrees in the Southwest
Manning, Linda
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Arizona State University
The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of African American women in pursuit of doctoral degrees in the southwest, their challenges and motivations, and plans for the their next chapter. Drawing from critical race theory and a sociocultural framework, this qualitative study uses Dan McAdams' "Life Story Interview" (McAdams, 2005) to explore the journeys of these high achieving minority women and how achievement is conceptualized in their stories. Particular emphasis is placed on their critical events, challenges, and alternative futures. Seven separate themes (parental support and advocacy in early education, improved experiences among other African American students, perseverance through struggles/experiences led to purpose, poor department support, family support, impact of spirituality, and relocation and desire to give back) emerged that address three main research questions. Implications for findings and suggestions for future research are offered. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Student Experience, African American Students, Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Critical Theory, Race, Racial Bias, Social Influences, Cultural Influences, Qualitative Research, Academic Achievement, Barriers, Parent Role, Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Persistence, School Role, Family Involvement, Religion, Altruism, Place of Residence
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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