dc.contributor.author	Lockhart, Victoria A.
dc.coverage.spatial	United States	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2000-2015	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2015-06-24T15:14:43Z
dc.date.available	2015-06-24T15:14:43Z
dc.date.issued	2015-05-09
dc.identifier.other	99984F41-32E0-088A-440C-28963AEA92CE	UUID
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/2010
dc.description.abstract	This study examined how the racial socialization process of at-risk African American female eighth grade students and their parents/guardians influences their racial identity and middle school experiences. During the stage of identity formation, adolescents seek independence from their parents and desire acceptance from their peers. A basic qualitative interpretive approach was utilized for this research design with racial socialization and critical race feminism as the theoretical frameworks. Four at-risk African American female eighth grade students and four African American parents/guardians were interviewed, to understand how racial socialization of parents influenced students’ identity formation and academic achievement. Documents such as report cards and disciplinary referrals were reviewed to confirm or refute the data obtained through the interviews. Data analysis utilizing memos, categorizing, and document analysis, produced five themes: Cultural Preparation for School, Advocating and Developing Racial Identity, Importance of Self-Awareness, Middle School Life, and Adolescent Black Identity Development. The findings of this study suggest that at-risk African American female eighth-grade students’ greatest challenge racially will come from their efforts to acculturate to the White Euro-American school culture and the influence of popular culture. In addition, they should be ready for challenges related to strained relationships with middle school teachers and administrators.	en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents	Chapter I: Introduction 1 -- Background Of The Study 1 -- Problem Statement 4 -- Purpose Of The Study 6 -- Research Questions 7 -- Theoretical Framework 7 -- Nature Of The Study 9 -- Definitions 9 -- Assumptions 10 -- Delimitations 11 -- Limitations 11 -- Significance 12 -- Chapter Summary 13 -- Chapter Ii: Review Of The Literature 14 -- Introduction 14 -- Theoretical Framework 16 -- Critical Race Feminism 16 -- Racial Socialization 19 -- Identity Formation During Adolescence 21 -- Middle School Challenges 24 -- African American Parent/guardian Views On Education 27 -- Racial/ethnic Identity Development In African Americans 29 -- Racial/ethnic Identity Theories 30 -- Challenges For African American Females 36 -- Chapter Summary 42 -- Chapter Iii: Research Methodology 44 -- Introduction 44 -- Research Questions 44 -- Approach To Study 45 -- Role Of The Researcher 46 -- Sample Selection 49 -- Data Collection 51 -- Data Analysis 55 -- Trustworthiness 58 -- Ethical Procedures 61 -- Chapter Summary 63 -- Chapter Iv: Participant Narratives 65 -- Group Characteristics 66 -- Participant Profiles 66 -- Samantha 67 -- Nicole 70 -- -- Candice 72 -- Miracle 75 -- Wilma 77 -- Jessica 80 -- Helen 82 -- -- Bianca 84 -- Chapter Summary 86 -- Chapter V: Findings 87 -- Thematic Analysis 87 -- Theme 1: Cultural Preparation For School 90 -- Theme 2: Advocating And Developing Racial Identity 92 -- Race Advocates 93 -- Education Children On African American History 95 -- Theme 3: Importance Of Self-awareness 99 -- The Influence Of Religion 100 -- The Influence Of Popular Culture 103 -- Theme 4: The Middle School Experience Of At-risk African American Female -- Students 105 -- Adolescents’ Relationships With Parents/guardians 106 -- Being Black And Proud 107 -- Messages On Academic Success 110 -- Messages On Social Interactions 116 -- Theme 5: Adolescent Black Identity Development 123 -- -- Centrality 124 -- Racial Regard 125 -- Ideology 127 -- Chapter Summary 127 -- Chapter Vi: Discussion, Conclusions, And Recommendations 129 -- Summary Of The Study 129 -- Discussion And Interpretation 131 -- Limitations 145 -- Recommendations 146 -- African American Female In Middle School 146 -- Parents/guardians Of African American Females 148 -- Implication 150 -- Researcher’s Reflections 152 -- Conclusion 153 -- References 155 -- Appendix A: Institutional Review Board Approval 169 -- Appendix B: Superintendent Permission Letter 171 -- Appendix C: Principal Permission Letter 173 -- Appendix D: Minor Assent Form 175 -- Appendix E: Student Consent Form 178 -- Appendix F: Adult Consent Form 183 -- Appendix G: Student Demographic Profile Sheet 187 -- Appendix H: Parent Demographic Profile Sheet 190 -- Appendix I: Student Interview Protocol 193 -- Appendix J: Parent/guardian Interview Protocol 198 -- Appendix K: Multidimensional Inventory Black Identity-teen 204.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.subject	Dissertations, Academic--United States	en_US
dc.subject	African American girls	en_US
dc.subject	Blacks--Race identity	en_US
dc.subject	Group identity	en_US
dc.subject	Middle schools	en_US
dc.title	The Impact of Racial Socialization on Racial Identity of At-Risk African American Female Eighth Grade Students in Middle School	en_US
dc.type	Dissertation	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Education	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Tsemunhu, Rudo
dc.description.committee	Grimes, Lee
dc.description.committee	Hannibal, Ruth Renee
dc.description.committee	Leader, Lars
dc.description.degree	Ed.D.	en_US
dc.description.major	Education in Curriculum and Instruction	en_US