Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
12-2020
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Virginia Foley
Committee Members
Pamela Scott, John Boyd, Jason Horne
Abstract
This phenomenological study examined the perceived influences that male graduates from Title I high schools attribute to their success. During the last 30 years the poverty gap has not narrowed and in some cases it has increased. This study hoped to provide evidence of supports needed by looking at males who overcame generational poverty. This study included qualitative data collection from interviews of 15 male participants. Nine themes emerged in the findings of perceived influences by these participants. The nine themes identified where 1) Success has two components; internal and external, 2) School personnel and programs guided success, 3) Change in mindset, 4) Changes in family structure and circumstances, 5) Lack of family financial resources, 6) Parents prioritizing success in school, 7) Being part of an athletic team/peer group, 8) Lack of experience affected college success and understanding, and 9) Credit difficulties from childhood for their success. The analysis of data collected supported the developed themes. Recommendations were made for further study and practice.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Grady C. Jr, "Beating the Odds: Perseverance and Its Influence on Male Students’ Perceptions in Overcoming Generational Poverty" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3834. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3834
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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