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dc.contributor.authorJones-Malone, Dionne LaShell
dc.date.accessioned2015-10-05T20:28:03Z
dc.date.available2015-10-05T20:28:03Z
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10484/8085
dc.description.abstractThis qualitative study examines the use of counterspaces by eight upperclassman African American students at a predominantly White institution. This study sought to identify how counterspaces were used by African American students and how those counterspaces foster a sense of belonging for students. Field observations and semi-structured, in-depth interviews were utilized as the qualitative techniques for data collection. Based upon the analysis of data, four major themes emerged: (a) the participants‘ impressions of student involvement; (b) the participants‘ encounters with microaggressions; (c) the utilization of individuals as academic and social counterspaces; and (d) the participants‘ comfort with ―being yourself.‖ The findings of the study resulted in implications and recommendations for higher education. In addition, the findings generated recommendations for future research and practice.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityDionne LaShell Jones-Malone
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.subject.lcshAfrican American college students.
dc.subject.lcshCollege environment.
dc.subject.lcshEducation, Higher.
dc.subject.otherCounterspaces.
dc.subject.otherCampus climate (College environment)
dc.titleThe Black Body as a Counterspace: The Experiences of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution
dc.typeDissertation
dc.date.graduationmonthMay
dc.date.published2011
dc.description.committeechairHinton, Kandace G.
dc.description.committeemembersValerie Grim(Indiana University)
dc.description.committeemembersMary F. Howard-Hamilton
dc.description.degreeDoctor of Philosophy
dc.description.departmentDepartment of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations
dc.description.imprintCunningham Memorial library, Terre Haute, Indiana State University
dc.description.itemidetd20110719-006
dc.description.levelDoctoral
dc.description.noteTitle from document title page. Document formatted into pages: contains 192 p.: ill. Includes abstract and appendix.


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