Harrison, C. K., Martin, B. E., & Fuller, R. (2015). “Eagles Don’t Fly With Sparrows”: Self-determination theory, african american male scholar-athletes and peer group influences on motivation. Journal of Negro Education, <\/i>84<\/i>(1), 80.<\/p>\n
The purpose of this study was to explore participants\u2019 academic experiences, their academic motivation and the role of peers on their academic achievement. Participants (N = 27) were comprised of high-achieving African American male student-athletes from four academically rigorous American universities on the West Coast. A majority of the participants competed in revenue-generating sports and were interviewed to obtain a deeper understanding of their academic motivations. Using a phenomenological approach, five major themes emerged: (a) \u201cMy Teammates Have a Flawed View of Success,\u201d (b) \u201cThat\u2019s When I Lost Confidence,\u201d (c) \u201cDon\u2019t Believe the Hype,\u201d (d) \u201cI Wouldn\u2019t Let Bad Associations Affect My Level of Success,\u201d and (e) \u201cI Had to Take Control of My College Experience.\u201d Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is examined in relation to the findings. Recommendations for practitioners and scholars working with African American male student-athletes are also expressed.<\/p>\n
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