"Me and My Family": Ethnic Differences and Familial Influences on Academic Motivations of Black Collegians.

Author
Author
George, Chrystal A. Daoud, Nina English, Shelvia Griffin, Kimberly A.
Journal
Journal of Negro Education. 
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE026728
Published Date
03-09-2018 2:53 PM
Published Year
2017
Number of Pages
16
Language(s)
Subscription Only
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to offer a nuanced examination of how Black families influence academic achievement and college-going by disaggregating data by ethnicity and nativity. Specifically, the authors explore how families shape the academic and college-going motivations of Black native students and Black immigrant students. Findings suggest that irrespective of ethnicity or nativity, students' academic motivation typically stemmed from family, with studentsdescribing a family expectation that they go to college. Students' self-motivation and future goal orientation also intersected with family as a source of motivation. Nevertheless, distinctions emerged across ethnicity and nativity in perceptions of how family influenced academic motivation and the messages students received from family members about college-going and academic performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Topics
Research
Research
Immigrant Students
Graduation and Dropout Rates
Demographics