The influence of sports participation on the identity development of African American males
by Locke, Jesse D., Psy.D., JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY, 2011, 93 pages; 3481725

Abstract:

This study looked into the experience of sports participation and the role that it plays in identity development of African American male athletes. An inductive and in-depth exploration of subjective experience of the participants provided crucial information and complex understanding of how the African American male athletes are influenced by sports. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were selected through convenience sample. This study showed that sports participation among African American male athletes had a significant impact in their identity development.
 
AdviserAlejandrina Estrada
SchoolJOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 73-03, p. , Dec 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsAfrican American studies; Black studies; Clinical psychology; Gender studies
Publication Number3481725
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