The long reach of prejudiced places? Stereotype expectations and motivation to pursue education among previously- and never-incarcerated black men.
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| Title: | The long reach of prejudiced places? Stereotype expectations and motivation to pursue education among previously- and never-incarcerated black men. |
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| Authors: | Murphy, Mary C. (AUTHOR), Carter, Evelyn R. (AUTHOR), Emerson, Katherine T.U. (AUTHOR), Cheryan, Sapna (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Self & Identity. Jun2020, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p456-472. 17p. |
| Subjects: | Black men, Academic motivation, Stereotypes, Imprisonment, Student aspirations |
| Geographic Terms: | Americas |
| Abstract: | In America, Black men are often stereotyped as criminal. Previously-incarcerated Black men must contend with this negative group stereotype and with the knowledge that their incarceration status confirms this image to others. The present study is one of few to examine the psychological consequences of incarceration status among Black men. Drawing on our social-contextual theory of prejudice, we investigate the role of previous incarceration on Black men's expectations about being stereotyped by educators, beliefs about the utility of education to better their circumstances, and motivation to seek education. Previously- (vs. never-) incarcerated Black men reported greater stereotype expectations, which mediated their utility beliefs and motivation. We discuss incarceration as a "prejudiced place" with lasting and disparate psychological and educational consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | In America, Black men are often stereotyped as criminal. Previously-incarcerated Black men must contend with this negative group stereotype and with the knowledge that their incarceration status confirms this image to others. The present study is one of few to examine the psychological consequences of incarceration status among Black men. Drawing on our social-contextual theory of prejudice, we investigate the role of previous incarceration on Black men's expectations about being stereotyped by educators, beliefs about the utility of education to better their circumstances, and motivation to seek education. Previously- (vs. never-) incarcerated Black men reported greater stereotype expectations, which mediated their utility beliefs and motivation. We discuss incarceration as a "prejudiced place" with lasting and disparate psychological and educational consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15298868 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15298868.2019.1624605 |
