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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)
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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
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Griffin, Kimberly A.; McIntosh, Kadian L. – Journal of College Student Development, 2015
This qualitative study examined how both racial and ethnic identity shaped 23 Black immigrants students' patterns of engagement. Students more often chose to meaningfully engage in culturally based organizations, differentiating between groups with a racial and ethnic focus. Whereas many students perceived the unique benefits of ethnically focused…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Blacks, Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes