Black Male Student-Athletes on Predominantly White College and University Campuses

A Qualitative Analysis of the Intersectional Socialization of NCAA Division I Student-Athletes Across Diverse Identities

“…Finally, higher education administrators have the ability to institute programs for student development and success across various student identities and groups. Based on previous research that suggests studentathletes have a strong presence on campus (Comeaux & Harrison, 2011;Hodge, 2015;McFarlane, 2014), and the findings of the current study that imply student-athletes currently perceive a divide between themselves and non-student athletes, there is ample room for conversation about actionable steps to improve the experience for a more cohesive campus environment. Though many participants described the word "NARP" as simply a term used for quick reference of nonathlete students rather than one of negative connotations, they also expressed a general aversion to initiating interactions with non-athlete students.…”

“…They indicated that either non-athlete students had nothing to offer them or that their sectional identities contrasted so much that neither group desired to make a meaningful connection. This significantly contributes to the literature by expanding upon research about experiences of student-athletes on PWI campuses (Bernhard, 2014;Bimper, 2015;Bourke, 2010;Hodge, 2015;Sato et al, 2017) through a specific socio-relational lens.…”

“…Student-athletes have a strong presence on campus (Comeaux & Harrison, 2011;Hodge, 2015;McFarlane, 2014) despite their relatively small population as part of the student body. McFarlane (2014) explains the importance of understanding "[h]ow the integration of academic, athletic, and social experiences might impact the overall college student athlete experience," (p.…”