Author: Todd M. Suddeth

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 173

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The purpose of this study is to understand the process through which Black male collegians make decisions about their intended career choice. That is, what actors, factors, or conditions shape their within-college career-related decisions (e.g., major choice, out-of-class involvement) that influence their career path/choice? The main research questions that this study addressed: 1. What do Black male collegians report as important influences on their intended career choice? 2. How do these important influences shape Black male collegians' career-related decisions in college? Black male collegians at three public universities in a Midwestern state participated in this study. Information was collected through a demographic form and a semi-structured interview. Grounded theory methods were used to guide data collection and analysis. Trustworthiness of the data collected was ensured through multiple methods of data collection, member checking, and use of a research partner to limit potential bias as a result of my experiences and perspectives that relate to this study.