Date of Submission
2019
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department Chair
Robert A DiTomasso, PhD, ABPP
First Advisor
Terri A. Erbacher, PhD
Second Advisor
Katy Tresco, PhD
Third Advisor
Maya Gordon, PhD
Abstract
This research explores the unique experiences of African American fathers, their ethnic-racial socialization practices, definitions of academic success and the intersectionality of the three concepts. Through a semi-structured interview, the present study explored how African American fathers socialize their children to understand how being Black fits into the larger context of society. The primary focus is to explore what types of racial socialization messages are used, how they are delivered, and if/how the fathers’ academic expectations are a part of the conversations. Implications for how school systems can utilize African American fathers’ perspectives in supporting positive home-school collaboration and promoting culturally responsive experiences in the school setting are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Coley-Wilson, Sharon, "Messages of Meaning: African American Ethnic-racial Socialization Practices of Fathers and Paternal Definitions of Academic Success" (2019). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 504.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/504