Introducing the Black Male Life Success Theory

Abstract

For decades, literature has described success for Black males as an unattainable phenomenon due to the nearly insurmountable hardships they face. Although this narrative has changed within the last 15 years, there are insignificant amounts of research on Black male life success. This study sought to identify and discover how 14 Black males in Central Virginia achieved life success. This study defined life success for Black males utilizing the psychological construct of well-being. This grounded theory study identified a framework for Black male life success which included a definition for life success as well as common attributes and circumstances or Black males on their journey towards life success.