Black African Students in Predominantly White U.S. Higher Education Institutions: Drivers Influencing Their Identification and Commitment
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| Title: | Black African Students in Predominantly White U.S. Higher Education Institutions: Drivers Influencing Their Identification and Commitment |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ibrahima F. Yaro (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of International Students. 2024 14(3):21-41. |
| Availability: | Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Blacks, Predominantly White Institutions, Foreign Students, Decision Making, Student Attitudes, Reputation, Influences, Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, Alumni, Student Experience, Student Satisfaction, Identification (Psychology) |
| Geographic Terms: | United States, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Congo Republic, Zimbabwe |
| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
| Abstract: | Black African students are increasingly choosing the United States as their preferred destination, and many choose to study at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate reasons that may influence their identification and commitment to those PWIs. We interviewed 20 sub-Saharan Africans at two predominantly White Southeastern universities. Findings revealed that construed external image, overall satisfaction with the school, promotion of the institution, and willingness to maintain membership shape the extent to which Black African students are identified and committed to their university of choice. Furthermore, the study also found that prestige does not appear to influence Sub-Saharan African students' identification and commitment to a school in the United States, but race has mixed effects depending on how it gets interpreted by students. These findings suggest implications for research and practice for student affairs professionals to better serve and retain their international populations. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1423477 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Black African students are increasingly choosing the United States as their preferred destination, and many choose to study at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate reasons that may influence their identification and commitment to those PWIs. We interviewed 20 sub-Saharan Africans at two predominantly White Southeastern universities. Findings revealed that construed external image, overall satisfaction with the school, promotion of the institution, and willingness to maintain membership shape the extent to which Black African students are identified and committed to their university of choice. Furthermore, the study also found that prestige does not appear to influence Sub-Saharan African students' identification and commitment to a school in the United States, but race has mixed effects depending on how it gets interpreted by students. These findings suggest implications for research and practice for student affairs professionals to better serve and retain their international populations. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |
