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Date of Award
Spring 5-28-2019
Author Requested Restriction
Open Access (no restriction)
Work Type
Dissertation in Practice
Degree Name
Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdD)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Christopher Knaus, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Jennifer Hoffman, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Martin Smith, Ph.D.
Abstract
Extensive research has been conducted on substance use within college athletics. However, a gap in the literature exists that does not specifically explore substance use among Black male student-athletes. This qualitative study seeks to answer the following research questions: (a) What do Black male student-athletes identify as reasons for engaging in substance use? (b) Do Black male student-athletes see substance use as a problem? If so, what supports would they envision needing to change their behavior? (c) Is there a perceived and/or experienced relationship between substance use and exploitation of Black male student-athletes? Ten Division I current and former Black male student-athletes were individually interviewed. Participants revealed the concept of athlete-student, marijuana use, lack of emotional and mental support, and the Black male student-athlete experience’s role in substance use.
Recommended Citation
Griffin, Elizabeth, "Let's be Blunt: Substance Use Among Black Male Student-Athletes" (2019). Ed.D. Dissertations in Practice. 33.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/edd_capstones/33