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Seeing Yourself? The Shaping of Adolescent Black males' Self-Concept Though Literary Representations /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Seeing Yourself? The Shaping of Adolescent Black males' Self-Concept Though Literary Representations // Kenata O Martins.
Author:	Martins, Kenata O.,
Description:	1 electronic resource (152 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-02, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International86-02A.
Subject:	Psychology. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31329787
ISBN:	9798383666463

Seeing Yourself? The Shaping of Adolescent Black males' Self-Concept Though Literary Representations /
Martins, Kenata O.,

Seeing Yourself? The Shaping of Adolescent Black males' Self-Concept Though Literary Representations /Kenata O Martins. - 1 electronic resource (152 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-02, Section: A.

Previous research has largely focused on the perceived deficits of adolescent Black males to explain their lower-than-average reading achievement scores compared to other groups. This research has often neglected to regard systemic issues, incorporate the unique voices and experiences of adolescent Black males, or explore any aspects of their literary experience. This dissertation seeks to fill this gap in the research. This dissertation investigates how literary portrayals of Black male characters in literature impact the self-concept of adolescent Black male readers. Additionally, this research explores the type of literature adolescent Black males find most engaging, and how they characterize their reading experience. The research employs a mixed-methods approach. Participants (N=11) read a vignette with either a positive or negative portrayal of a Black male followed by completing a quantitative measure, the Piers Harris self-concept scale, third edition. Additionally, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with each participant. The quantitative findings do not indicate a difference in self-concept between participants who read either vignette. However, the qualitative findings reveal the nuanced ways in which literary representations impact the self-concept of adolescents. Positive and empowering portrayals are found to contribute to feelings of admiration, relatability, and cultural affirmation, fostering a strong sense of identity and self-esteem. Conversely, negative stereotypes and misrepresentations are shown to create greater disconnection with the text, perpetuate stigma, and reinforce societal bias. Data reveals themes of (a) greater agency in the selection of literature, (b) positive characterizations of Black males, (c) avoidance of negative stereotypes, (d) relatable characters and themes, (e) characters who demonstrate resiliency/overcoming obstacles, (f) Black representation as well as diverse representation, (g) texts addressing racial discrimination, and (h) informative literature for self-improvement. Results for this study have implications for teachers and school administrators, mental health professionals, parents and families, writers, and community members. Findings from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay between literature and adolescent identity formation within marginalized communities.

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ISBN: 9798383666463Subjects--Topical Terms:

519075
Psychology.
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Black males

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