Development of the Conditions for Black Male Success in STEM Survey

• In Event: 70.059 - Confident and Competent Black Males Doing STEM

Abstract

ABSTRACT
This quantitative study’s purpose is to develop, validate, and administer a psychometrically-sound survey instrument, “Conditions for Black Male Success in STEM Survey” [CBMSSS] that describes the experiences of black males majoring in STEM disciplines. The instrument assesses the relationship of the identified constructs and black male performance in STEM. A Four–Factor Hybrid Model which capitalized on the strengths of two theoretical frameworks is used, one from Jolly, E., et.al. (2004) and the other from Boykin, & Noguera, (2011). The four factors of the Hybrid Model are: engagement, capacity, continuity and guiding functions. Using a national sample, the Hybrid Model predicted 23% of the variance in black male mathematics achievement. Future CBMSSS development and uses are discussed.

Authors

• Vinetta C. Jones, Howard University

• Kenneth Alonzo Anderson, Howard University

• Casilda Maxwell, Howard University

• Mohammad Mahmood, Howard University

• Oral B. Grant, Howard University

• Linell Darcell Edwards, Howard University