DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/1NKD-RY35
Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9823-1517
Defense Date
2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Kaprea Johnson
Second Advisor
Dr. Niaomi Wheeler
Third Advisor
Dr. Thomas Beatty
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Abigail Conley
Abstract
Religiosity is a well-known protective factor for mental health as a coping and resilience source, which positively affects Black male college students' academic success. However, less is known about whether religiosity predicts degree completion and buffers Black males' mental health from a quantitative research approach. Black males have one of the lowest degree completion rates at four-year institutions. Students who experience poor mental health outcomes have lower degree completion. This study utilized logistic regression to investigate whether religiosity: (1) predicted degree completion among Black male undergraduate students and (2) moderated anxiety and depression. The results suggest Black males identify high indicators of religiosity. However, only a small relationship might exist between religiosity and degree completion for Black and African American male students.
Rights
© Nickolas Spears Jr
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
10-16-2020
Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Counselor Education Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons, Religion Commons