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Beyond Stereotypes: Examining the Role of Social Identities in the Motivation Patterns of Black Immigrant and Black Native Students
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Daoud, Nina; English, Shelvia; Griffin, Kimberly A.; Mwangi, Chrystal A. George – American Journal of Education, 2018
This qualitative case study examines 43 black students' understanding of the relationships of social identity, academic identity, and college-going aspirations. Specifically, we focus on understanding how stereotypes influence the academic motivation of black immigrant and black native-born students. Findings suggest distinctions across ethnicity…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, African American Students, Identification (Psychology)
Defining Diversity: Ethnic Differences in Black Students' Perceptions of Racial Climate
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Griffin, Kimberly A.; Cunningham, Emil L.; George Mwangi, Chrystal A. – Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2016
This qualitative study addresses the potential range of perspectives within the Black student community, focusing specifically on differences by ethnicity and nativity. Narratives were collected from 43 Black students (15 native, 28 immigrants) enrolled at a predominantly White research institution, analyzing their perspectives on diversity and…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, African American Students, Student Diversity, Educational Environment
Voices of the "Othermothers": Reconsidering Black Professors' Relationships with Black Students as a Form of Social Exchange
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Griffin, Kimberly A. – Journal of Negro Education, 2013
This qualitative study of 28 Black faculties across two institutions explores how professors perceived their unique relationships with Black students. Participants noted the challenging and beneficial aspects of their relationships in ways consistent with "othermothering" frameworks, noting their close relationships based on similar…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Teacher Student Relationship, African American Teachers