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Journal of African American Studies

01.03.2011 | Articles

Using Identities to Explore Social Capital Differences Among White and African American Student Athletes

Erschienen in: Journal of African American Studies | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Research suggests African American male student-athletes tend to overemphasize their athlete role to the detriment of their academic performance (Harrison 2000). This article extends the literature by examining racial differences in the development of social capital among student-athletes. Results showed racial differences with White student-athletes reporting higher social network totals, trust, and overall social capital. Yet, no significant differences existed amongst student-athletes in either team social networks or team social capital. Results suggest African American athletes have developed a sense of reciprocity at the athletic team level, but this social capital does not extend beyond the sport team setting.

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Titel: Using Identities to Explore Social Capital Differences Among White and African American Student Athletes
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2011
Erschienen in: Journal of African American Studies / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1559-1646
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-4741
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-010-9121-6