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The Dating And Hooking Up Experience Of Black Women At Predominantly White Institutions: A Phenomenological Study, Patricia P. Carver Ph.D., Cpa, Donald Mitchell Jr., Ph.D.
The Dating And Hooking Up Experience Of Black Women At Predominantly White Institutions: A Phenomenological Study, Patricia P. Carver Ph.D., Cpa, Donald Mitchell Jr., Ph.D.
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Within this study, we explored the dating and hooking up experiences of Black women interested in dating men while attending predominantly White institutions. Using a phenomenological approach, we investigated how participants’ dating and hooking up experiences influenced their college experiences. We used intersectionality, thriving, and belongingness to theoretically frame the study. Five themes emerged: defining dating and hooking up, the value of education, Black women’s wants, Black women’s experiences, and men’s expectations. We close with implications for practice and recommendations for future research.