Susceptibility of collegiate student athletes to the effects of stereotype threat
by Schneider, Richard, M.S., MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 71 pages; 1468364

Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to determine if collegiate student-athletes are susceptible to the effects of stereotype threat. The primary hypothesis was that student-athletes who have both a high athlete identity and a high academic identity are more susceptible to stereotype threat than athletes with a low athlete identity or low academic identity. Also hypothesized was that athletes who are male, in Division I sports, minority, in high visibility sports, or freshman/sophomore status and who have a high athlete identity and a high academic identity are more susceptible to stereotype threat than athletes who are not. Survey responses were received from 318 student-athletes. Results did not support the primary hypothesis. Linear regression analysis indicated high visibility sport type; racial minority status; divisional status; and coach's regard for academic ability were predictive of susceptibility to stereotype threat. Results also indicated student-athletes who compete at the Division I level; compete on high visibility sports teams; and have a coach with a low regard for academic ability were more susceptible to stereotype threat. Future research should investigate stereotype threat in student-athletes in academic settings in an experimental design.

 
AdviserDeborah Feltz
SchoolMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 47-06, p. , Dec 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSocial psychology; School counseling; Physical education
Publication Number1468364
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