ERIC Number: ED635743
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 153
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ISBN: 979-8-3797-5836-3
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A Phenomenological Study of African American Males with ADHD Who Graduated from a Southeast Texas Title I School
Brooks, Barbara E.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Research is available which addresses African American male students with ADHD who have had disciplinary infractions, availability of programs, and problems while in secondary schools. Leading factors contributing to the problem may include lack of support, problems in the school system, poverty, stigmatism, school support, family support, teacher support, bullying, and administrator support. For disciplinary offenses, African American boys frequently experience in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions, and missed class time. As a result, students think about dropping out of school. Five African American male public high school graduates with a history of disciplinary offenses were the subjects of a phenomenological descriptive qualitative study that examined their perceptions. The research questions explored African American male students' perceptions of disciplinary infractions, family support, teacher support, administrative support, and peer support while attending school. According to African American male students who have ADHD past disciplinary actions and their interaction with the school system, participants provided suggestions for African American male students with ADHD. As a result, pupils think about leaving school. Five African American male public high school graduates with a history of disciplinary offenses were the subjects of a phenomenological descriptive qualitative study that investigated their perceptions. The results of the descriptive phenomenological study provided helpful advice for African American male high school students who were having problems with behavior infractions, academics, stigmatism, bullying, feeling inferior to others, a lack of self-motivation, growing up without a father, a lack of robust support, and other issues. Additionally, educational employees should make it a priority to eliminate judgment and stigma. [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://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: African American Students, Males, Students with Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Student Needs, Barriers, Discipline, Suspension, At Risk Students, High School Graduates, Public Schools, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Family Role, Teacher Role, Administrator Role, Peer Influence, Potential Dropouts
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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