The Experiences and Transition of Black Former Student Athletes Through and Out of College

  • Nyjah Lane

Student thesis: Master's ThesisMaster of Science (MS)

Abstract

Using a narrative approach this researcher used a qualitative study to examine the experiences and transitions of former Black student athletes at a Division I institution. The study involved four participants who were three to four years removed from completing college and athletic retirement. Schlossberg’s (1981) transition theory, Astin’s (1999) involvement theory, and Baxter Magolda’s (2008) Self authorship theory was used as the theoretical frameworks for this study. The findings provide insight in to how their experiences as college student athletes impacted their ability to graduate and transition out of college. The participants relied on the support and strategies they learned as athletes to be successful students, and in transitioning to life after college.
Date of Award2022
Original languageAmerican English
Awarding Institution
  • Eastern Illinois University
SupervisorDianne M Timm (Supervisor)

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Education

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