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https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.18168
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2013
ix, 176 p. : col. ill
Doctoral Dissertation
Academic theses
Text
eng
Manning, Linda
Nakagawa, Kathryn
Moore, Elsie
Arzubiaga, Angela
Arizona State University
Partial requirement for: Ph. D., Arizona State University, 2013
Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-159)
Field of study: Educational psychology
The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of African American women in pursuit of doctoral degrees in the southwest, their challenges and motivations, and plans for the their next chapter. Drawing from critical race theory and a sociocultural framework, this qualitative study uses Dan McAdams' Life Story Interview (McAdams, 2005) to explore the journeys of these high achieving minority women and how achievement is conceptualized in their stories. Particular emphasis is placed on their critical events, challenges, and alternative futures. Seven separate themes (parental support and advocacy in early education, improved experiences among other African American students, perseverance through struggles/experiences led to purpose, poor department support, family support, impact of spirituality, and relocation and desire to give back) emerged that address three main research questions. Implications for findings and suggestions for future research are offered.
Educational Psychology
African American Women
Critical Race Theory
Life Story
PhD Students
Sociocultural Theory
African American women college students--Southwest, New--Social conditions.
African American women college students
African American graduate students--Southwest, New--Social conditions.
African American graduate students
Doctoral students--Southwest, New--Social conditions.
Doctoral students
While on my journey: a life story analysis of African American women in pursuit of their doctoral degrees in the Southwest