Defense Date
11-5-2025
Graduation Date
Fall 12-19-2025
Availability
Immediate Access
Submission Type
dissertation
Degree Name
PhD
Department
Counselor Education and Supervision (ExCES)
School
School of Education
Committee Chair
Matthew Joseph
Committee Member
Gretchen Generett
Committee Member
Wagenesh Zeleke
Keywords
racial battle fatigue counselor education male Black African American
Abstract
A qualitative phenomenological approach was used in this research to explore the lived experiences of African American male counselor educators (AAMCEs) in historically or predominantly White universities who have obtained tenure and promotion. The need for equitable support, recruitment, and retention of faculty of color in counselor education has received more attention from universities in recent years. Although some advancement has occurred, AAMCEs continue to be underrepresented in academia, especially counselor education. There has been research concerning the impact of racism on and resilience of AAMCEs; however, there is a lack of research concerning how this specific population navigates racial battle fatigue in higher education. The methodological framework of the study is guided by Van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology and historical trauma theory as a theoretical framework.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Stephenson, Q. J. (2025). The Experience of African American Male Counselor Educators Navigating Racial Battle Fatigue (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/2394