In contrast , when student - athletes lack support in academic situations the athletic identity is the salient identity leading to an attitude of detachment
African American male football athletes felt respected , challenged , and supported their academic behaviors improved and they progressed in their classes .
When student - athletes lack support in academic situations the athletic identity is the salient identity leading to an attitude of detachment
African American male football athletes felt respected , challenged , and supported their academic behaviors improved and they progressed in their classes .