Date of Award
8-2023
Document Type
Campus Access Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education/Higher Education PhD
First Advisor
Katalin Szelényi
Second Advisor
John Saltmarsh
Third Advisor
Quito Swan
Abstract
This dissertation explores how Black doctoral students navigate their educational journeys, even when faced with systems that limit their potential. The study delves into how these students tap into their unique cultural assets to confront and surmount barriers to their success. The dissertation’s primary focus lies in understanding and appreciating the cultural wealth, unique knowledge, and profound insights Black doctoral students bring to their academic pursuits. Through a qualitative study involving 12 participants, it uncovers valuable insights and fresh counter-narratives that can lend support to Black doctoral students and spur the generation of more data reflecting their successes.
One of the key outcomes of this study is the development of a novel framework for understanding success in doctoral education, named the Black Doctoral Student Asset Model (BDSAM). The BDSAM is not just an academic model but a practical guide for individuals and institutions committed to boosting success rates for Black doctoral students. From pre- enrollment and admissions, through doctoral socialization and program interactions, to advising, mentoring, and engagement leading to graduation, the BDSAM offers a comprehensive look at the journeys of Black doctoral students. In providing this holistic perspective, this research fills an existing void in the current body of literature.
Recommended Citation
Paris Jeffries, Imari K., "What Did Your Mama Think About That?: An Asset-Focused Approach to the Socialization Experiences of Black Doctoral Students" (2023). Graduate Doctoral Dissertations. 852.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/doctoral_dissertations/852
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