Singing in a Foreign Land: An Exploratory Study of Gospel Choir Participation among African American Undergraduates at a Predominantly White Institution

Autor/in	Strayhorn, Terrell L.
Titel	Singing in a Foreign Land: An Exploratory Study of Gospel Choir Participation among African American Undergraduates at a Predominantly White Institution
Quelle	In: Journal of College Student Development, 52 (2011) 2, S.137-153 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0897-5264
DOI	10.1353/csd.2011.0030
Schlagwörter	African American Students; Singing; Student Participation; Religious Factors; Undergraduate Students; Disproportionate Representation; Whites; Resilience (Psychology); Interpersonal Relationship; Ethnicity; Interviews + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? African Americans; Student; Students; Afroamerikaner; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Gesang; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; White; Weißer; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Ethnizität; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik
Abstract	Though relatively little research has focused on the use of spiritual resources, previous research has found that traditional cultural practices and spiritual resources may contribute to persistence, although no studies, to date, focus on the role that gospel choir involvement plays in the success of Black collegians at PWIs. Using data collected via semistructured interviews with 21 African American undergraduate gospel choir members, three themes emerged that relate to the perceived benefits of participating in such groups: establishing a sense of belonging, developing ethnic identity, and nurturing resilience. Findings hold significant implications for future practice, theory, and research on Black student engagement and college student success. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10