ERIC Number: EJ1322572
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 18
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On My Own: Exploring Interactions between Normative Expectations of Independence and the Help-Seeking Behaviors of Men of Color
Elliott, Diane Cardenas
Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, v33 n2 p29-46 Fall 2021
This study explored how collegiate norms of independence characterized the early collegiate experiences of men of color. More specifically, this study focuses on how men of color received cues and responded to collegiate norms that accentuate independence. Two prevalent themes that centered on internalization of normative expectations of independence emerged from the data. The first theme highlighted how participants received spoken and unspoken cues about autonomous academic expectations that affected their academic success. The second theme linked normative expectations of independence with suppressed help-seeking behaviors. Findings provide a holistic perspective for understanding why this population may not proactively seek out help. Implications for practitioners are discussed.
Descriptors: Males, College Students, Help Seeking, Cues, Minority Group Students, Student Characteristics, Expectation, College Environment, College Readiness, Disproportionate Representation, Social Influences, Social Bias, Masculinity, Cultural Capital, Personal Autonomy, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Family Environment, Aspiration, College Choice, Knowledge Level, Costs, Student Experience, Barriers, Peer Relationship, Student Responsibility
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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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