Submission Date
8-5-2026
Document Type
Paper
Department
Psychology
Faculty Mentor
Bryan Blum
Project Description
Sports, like many social institutions, require athletes to develop social competencies that shape performance, self-presentation, and behavior. Black collegiate athletes frequently experience these pressures and may conform to white supremacist ideals of propriety. Findings from this study will identify barriers to authenticity in athletic spaces and inform strategies to promote greater inclusivity and cultural sensitivity among coaches, teammates, and athletic programs.
Recommended Citation
Burkett, Raniya, "The Experiences of Black Student-Athletes Across Different Institutions" (2026). Psychology Summer Fellows. 17.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/psych_sum/17
Comments
Presented during the 28th Annual Summer Fellows Symposium, July 24, 2026 at Ursinus College.
The file available for download is a PowerPoint poster.