The Ultimate Triple Jump: Psychosocial, Historical, and Multi-Conscious Dynamics Affecting African American Female Athletes' Identity and Success

Abstract

Much attention is paid to the retention of student-athletes, including those who are female, of color, and in revenue-producing sports. Little attention has been paid directly and specifically to African American female athletes. Psychosocial, historical, and multiconscious dynamics affecting African American female athletes' identity development and success in mainstream universities were discussed and a new perspective from which this cohort canbe viewed and assisted was offered.