Engineering while Black: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of Black males' construction and negotiation of engineering identity

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Interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals challenges in identity for Black males in engineering, indicating a need for deeper support.

Black male engineering students experience significant psychological costs tied to their racial and engineering identities.
Three major themes were identified: 'Identity as Others,' 'Identity as Validators,' and 'Identity as Representatives for All.'
The study used interpretative phenomenological analysis to guide semi-structured interviews with seven participants.
Findings support the need for continued efforts to improve retention and academic success for Black engineers.

Williams et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals challenges in identity for Black males in engineering, indicating a need for deeper support.