%0 Journal Article
%T An Investigation of Black Males in Advanced Placement Math and Science Courses and Their Perceptions of Identity Related to STEM Possibilities
%A Alonzo M. Flowers
%A Rosa M. Banda
%J Gifted Child Today
%@ 2162-951X
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1076217519842213
%X Given the need to increase Black malesĄŻ participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), this study employed a multiple case studies approach to investigate the perceptions of identity to STEM possibilities of Black males who participated in advanced placement and math and science courses. A conceptual framework of self-efficacy and science identity was utilized to examine their perceptions. Three themes that emerged from data analysis included the following: Establishing the Possibilities of a STEM Identity, Self-Efficacy: Conflicting Self-Identity Formation, and Community Support Integral to Positive Self-Identity. The authors offer three recommendations for practitioners to cultivate Black malesĄŻ STEM identity and, subsequently, STEM possibilities in the future
%K Black males
%K advanced placement courses
%K STEM identity
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1076217519842213