Author : Gabrielle P. A. Smith
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (936 download)
Book Synopsis The Impact of Stereotype Threat in Two Educational Environments by : Gabrielle P. A. Smith
Download or read book The Impact of Stereotype Threat in Two Educational Environments written by Gabrielle P. A. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has shown stereotype threat to be an effective barrier to the educational pursuits of African American scholars. This dissertation examined the impact of stereotype threat on the academic performance of Black students attending two large public institutions in Alabama (one HBCU and the other PWI). Additionally, this research explored stereotype threat with special consideration to the possibility of potential moderators. The results suggest that, in conjunction with certain moderators, stereotype threat not only impacts performance on items from GRE tests, but does so differentially for students depending on the type of institution they attend. Also, this research implies that GPA, aspects of racial identity and stigma consciousness serve as moderators of the relationship between stereotype threat and performance. Further research is needed to understand the mechanism(s) underlying stereotype threat as well as the individual differences, situational circumstances or other mechanism(s) that buffer against or amplify the phenomenon.