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Positive Black Identity and Academic Achievement

Campbell, Aretha

This research project was conducted as a requirement of the Columbia University’s Library Research Mentorship program. A literature review informed by a systemic review methodology was conducted on ten studies, to ascertain the impact of positive Black Identity on educational attainment. Based on Identity theory the expectation was a positive association between positive Black identity and academic achievement. The findings of all ten studies were in keeping with Identity Theory, that is positive Black identity improves educational attainment to varying degrees. Additionally, a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), photovoice, was unsuccessfully attempted and recommendations made.

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Columbia Libraries Research Mentorship Program
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June 25, 2024