African American Career Aspirations

Abstract

The present study examined the relative influence of aspects of internalized racism on the career aspirations of a sample of African American adults. Participants ( N = 315), ranging in age from 18 to 62 years, completed measures of internalized racism and career aspirations online. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the relative influence of internalized racism. Regression results indicated that participants who devalued and dismissed an African worldview and its themes had lower career aspirations.