A 46‐Year (Summative) Content Analysis on Black Men and Boys in the Career Development Quarterly : 1980–2025

This study employed summative content analysis to examine the representation and thematic focus of articles addressing Black men and boys’ career counseling, development, and employment experiences in The Career Development Quarterly over a 46‐year period (1980–2025). Of 26 articles referencing “Black” and/or “African Americans,” only four focused exclusively on Black men and boys. These articles highlight the intersection of race, gender, and career development and emphasize culturally responsive approaches to career counseling across the lifespan. Findings reveal substantial underrepresentation of Black men and boys in the literature and a significant gap in research addressing their career counseling and development needs across the life course. The study concludes with implications for practice, policy, and future research.