Empowering Voices: Perspectives and Experiences of Latino and Black Men in Minority Serving Institutions’ Male Success Initiatives
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description: This qualitative dissertation investigates the experiences of men of color participating in Male Success Initiatives (MSIs) and examines the impact these initiatives have on their undergraduate experiences. Central to the study are two main research questions: How do MSIs influence and shape the experiences of men of color participants? And, how does participation in MSIs support or enhance their development in academics, leadership, and personal growth? This study is grounded in Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) model, which explored how various forms of capital—Aspirational, Familial, Linguistic, Navigational, Resistant, and Social—are utilized by participants to successfully navigate their college experiences. Employing a phenomenological design, the research includes individual and focus group interviews to gather in-depth qualitative data. The findings indicate that while Yosso’s CCW model effectively highlights the use of these established forms of capital, the study also reveals the necessity of introducing two additional forms of capital: Self-Reliance and Sense of Worth. These new forms of capital offer further insight into how men of color cultivate empowerment and self-esteem throughout their academic journeys. The research findings demonstrate that MSIs significantly contribute to the development of Social Capital by helping participants build networks and communal spaces, providing positive support, and engaging with institutional agents. Aspirational Capital is enhanced as MSIs assist participants in focusing on their goals and ambitions. Familial Capital is evidenced through the role of MSIs as familial spaces that provide foundational support for success. Participants leverage Navigational Capital to utilize their skills and resources to overcome adversity. Resistant Capital is drawn upon as participants use their experiences of resistance to navigate and overcome barriers. Self-Reliance Capital is fostered by MSIs, which support partici…
abstract: This qualitative dissertation investigates the experiences of men of color participating in Male Success Initiatives (MSIs) and examines the impact these initiatives have on their undergraduate experiences. Central to the study are two main research questions: How do MSIs influence and shape the experiences of men of color participants? And, how does participation in MSIs support or enhance their development in academics, leadership, and personal growth? This study is grounded in Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) model, which explored how various forms of capital—Aspirational, Familial, Linguistic, Navigational, Resistant, and Social—are utilized by participants to successfully navigate their college experiences. Employing a phenomenological design, the research includes individual and focus group interviews to gather in-depth qualitative data. The findings indicate that while Yosso’s CCW model effectively highlights the use of these established forms of capital, the study also reveals the necessity of introducing two additional forms of capital: Self-Reliance and Sense of Worth. These new forms of capital offer further insight into how men of color cultivate empowerment and self-esteem throughout their academic journeys. The research findings demonstrate that MSIs significantly contribute to the development of Social Capital by helping participants build networks and communal spaces, providing positive support, and engaging with institutional agents. Aspirational Capital is enhanced as MSIs assist participants in focusing on their goals and ambitions. Familial Capital is evidenced through the role of MSIs as familial spaces that provide foundational support for success. Participants leverage Navigational Capital to utilize their skills and resources to overcome adversity. Resistant Capital is drawn upon as participants use their experiences of resistance to navigate and overcome barriers. Self-Reliance Capital is fostered by MSIs, which support partici…
author: Robles, Reginaldo
keywords: Black College Men, Higher Education, Latino College Men, Multicultural, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Education
date published: 2024-01-01T08:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-24T01:40:49Z
provider: Claremont Graduate University
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: Claremont Graduate University