Understanding Masculinity in Undergraduate African American Men: A Qualitative Study

Krista Mincey, Moya L. Alfonso, Amy A. Hackney, John S. Luque

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Abstract

This study reports findings on views of masculinity with undergraduate Black men, which included interviews and focus groups (N = 46) with participants ranging in age from 18 to 22 years. Specifically, this study explored how Black men define being a man and being a Black man. Undergraduate Black males at a historically Black college and university (N = 25) and a predominately White institution (N = 21) in the Southeastern United States were recruited to participate in this study. Through the use of thematic analysis, findings indicated that three levels of masculinity exist for Black men: what it means to be a man, what it means to be a Black man, and who influences male development. Implications and recommendations for future research and practice are discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAmerican Journal of Men's Health
Volume8
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2014

Disciplines

  • Public Health

Keywords

  • Black
  • College
  • Masculinity
  • Men

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