ERIC Number: EJ1146325
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-May
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Examining the Inclusiveness of Intercollegiate Team Climate and Its Influence on Student-Athletes' Cross-Racial Interactions
Jones, Willis A.; Liu, Keke; Bell, Lydia F.
Journal of College Student Development, v58 n4 p564-582 May 2017
We examined a student subgroup often absent from diversity research: student-athletes. We explored whether intercollegiate athletic teams are promoting an open and inclusive environment and whether creating such an environment leads to more frequent and more positive cross-racial interactions. Findings reveal that overall, coaches appear to be promoting open and inclusive environments within their teams. A more inclusive team environment was found to be a significant positive predictor of the frequency of student-athlete cross-racial interactions and student-athlete feelings about such interactions.
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Athletes, College Athletics, Team Sports, Racial Relations, Interaction, Athletic Coaches, Environmental Influences, Predictor Variables, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Regression (Statistics)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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