Date Awarded
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department
Education
Advisor
James Barber
Committee Member
Vernon J Hurte
Committee Member
Erica Wiborg
Abstract
This qualitative research used Strayhorn’s (2019) theoretical framework to explore the lived experiences of selected Black students at a predominately White institution (PWI). This study sought out to understand the race-related experiences of selected Black students at a PWI, then to understand if those experiences have affected their sense of belonging. Nine undergraduate students were purposively selected to participate in this study. Data collection involved recruitment surveys and two semi-structure interviews. Through an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) lens the following themes emerged from this research study: (a) students’ perceptions of Prestigious University, (b) financial aid, (c) the COVID-19 global pandemic, (d) community, (e) physical spaces on campus, and (f) what it means to “be Black” at a PWI. The results of this research study will be used to elevate the voices and narratives of Black undergraduate college students, shedding light on their lived experiences. This research seeks to provide valuable insight for institutions, practitioners and higher education leaders on addressing issues related to race and sense of belonging, to provide support to students on their college campuses.
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.25774/w4-vwem-x987
Rights
© The Author
Recommended Citation
Owens, Shené V., "The Relationship Among Race, Sense Of Belonging, And The Experiences Of Selected Black Students At A Predominately White Institution" (2024). Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects. William & Mary. Paper 1717521628.
https://dx.doi.org/10.25774/w4-vwem-x987
