Means, D. R., & Jaeger, A. J. (2015). Spiritual borderlands: A black gay male college student’s spiritual journey. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 52(1), 11. This case study explored the spiritual journey and spaces of one Black gay male college student. Data collection included semi-structured interviews, field observations,… Continue Reading Spiritual Borderlands: A Black Gay Male College Student’s Spiritual Journey
Familial Influences (FI)
A longitudinal study of stress‐buffering effects for urban African‐American male adolescent problem behaviors and mental health
Zimmerman, M. A., Ramirez‐Valles, J., Zapert, K. M., & Maton, K. I. (2000). A longitudinal study of stress‐buffering effects for urban African‐American male adolescent problem behaviors and mental health. Journal of Community Psychology, 28(1), 17-33. The stress‐buffering hypothesis was explored longitudinally in a sample of 173 urban, male, African‐American adolescents.… Continue Reading A longitudinal study of stress‐buffering effects for urban African‐American male adolescent problem behaviors and mental health
The Impact of Family Functioning on African American Males’ Academic Achievement: A Review and Clarification of the Empirical Literature
Mandara, J. (2006). The impact of family functioning on african american males’ academic achievement: A review and clarification of the empirical literature. Teachers College Record, 108(2), 206-223. This article reviews and clarifies many inconsistencies and misconceptions in the research literature on the effects of family functioning on African American male… Continue Reading The Impact of Family Functioning on African American Males’ Academic Achievement: A Review and Clarification of the Empirical Literature