Mexican-American Females and the Bachelor's Degree Challenges and Success Stories

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the challenges encountered by Mexican-American females and how they address those challenges in order to successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. Mexican-American females were selected because of the minimal amount of attention paid to this specific population. Data collected included ten face-to-face interviews and document review. Using the qualitative process of listening to Latina voices, this researcher was able to use the personal experiences at their various universities (Clandinin & Connelly, 2000; Creswell, 2007). Results of the study found that graduates had many challenges during their academic career. Mentoring, family support, and personal determination and persistence were key to their success.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education (UMKC)

Grantor

University of Missouri--Kansas City

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Alonzo, Donette Rose

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Butner, Bonita K., 1950-

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10355/49402

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mospace.umsystem.edu:10355/49402