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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Non-first-generation"”.
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The Relationship between Relational Family Values and Identity Status of First-Generation and Non-First-Generation College Students
… family values patterns and identity status in first-generation college students (FGCS) and non-first-generation college students (non-FGCS). Questions asked include whether a shared pattern of values existed among our sample, whether there was a relationship between values and reported family …
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Parental Influence on Graduate School Aspirations among First Generation and Non-First Generation College Students Attending Highly Selective Institutions
First generation students face significant challenges with respect to college enrollment (Choy, 2001) and remain disproportionately underrepresented in certain segments of American higher education particularly in graduate education (Callan, 2001). Among those individuals who shape the educational …
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Assessing Factors that Distinguish First-Generation College Students from Non First-Generation College Students at an Urban Comprehensive University
… of the study was to compare a freshman cohort of first and non first-generation college students enrolled in an urban university and to identify characteristics that distinguish the two groups in terms of selected demographics, pre-college behaviors and beliefs (expectations and personal traits). …
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The Effectiveness of a Statewide Articulation Agreement for First-Generation College Students that Transfer from a Mid-Western, Two-Year Institution to a Mid-Western, Four-Year Institution
… attainment and therefore technical knowledge. First-generation students, defined as students whose parents did not attend a post-secondary institution, make up a large portion of the student population at two-year institutions. Due to this large population of first-generation college students …
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First-generation College Students: Their Use of Academic Support Programs and the Perceived Benefit
… the extent to which academically successful first-generation college students, compared to academically successful non-first-generation college students, used academic support programs provided by UNT and to measure their perception of the benefits of these programs. Differences were examined …
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Latina/o/x community college student engagement: a quantitative study of goal to transfer
… new hypothetical conceptual model of factors on first-generation and non-first-generation Hispanic community college students. It also sought to go beyond the benchmarks used in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), to test re-conceptualized CCSSE factors that increase …
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First-Generation College Students' Experiences with Social Class Identity Dissonance
… of social class identity dissonance between first-generation college students and non-first-generation college students. Additionally, this study aimed to examine the effect of social class identity dissonance on psychological distress in first-generation college students, as well as, whether …
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Mental Health Outcomes of First Generation College Students: Is Generational Status Associated with Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety?
… differences in mental health outcomes between first generation college students and non-first generation college students. The sample (<em>n</em> = 6,449) consisted of undergraduate students, aged 18-22, in bachelor's degree programs, and was drawn from 15 colleges and universities throughout …
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The effects of first generation status upon the first year college success patterns of students attending an urban multi-campus community college
… college success patterns of all students. The first generation student is of particular concern. The first step in developing student-centered policies and practices is to gain a clear understanding of demographic characteristics and first year academic behavior of the enrolled student. For an …
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First-Year Effects and Persistence Decisions: A Moderated Mediation Model of Coping, Self-Efficacy, and Locus of Control
… in California. Survey data collected from a first-year seminar and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and were used to test pathways of Bean and Eaton’s conceptual framework. The data were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and moderated mediation considering …
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An Ex-Post Facto Study of First Generation Students
… a student's college experience. Comparatively, generational status is one factor that has not been given as much attention by researchers. The purpose of the present study was to compare a sample of first generation students and non-first generation students who enrolled at the same institution …
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND SELECTED ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC VARIABLES
… to attend college (Choy, 200). Many firs-generation students come from ethnic and educational backgrounds that historically have struggled with the educational system (Somers, Woodhouse, & Cofer, 2004). The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between students' …
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Student Perceptions About Ethics, Privacy, and System Features in Learning Analytics at a Community College
… designed for promoting student success. Finally, first generation students had higher levels of agreement regarding both ethics and privacy considerations in AccuCampus as compared to students whose parents went to college. Similarly, first generation students had higher levels of agreement with …
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Self-Efficacy and First-Generation Students in a Physician Assistant Program
… scores and a final program course grade for first-generation graduate professional college students (FGS) and non-first-generation graduate professional college students (NFGS) in a physician assistant program. In addition, the researcher sought to explore the perceptions of first-generation …
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Retaining Online First-Generation Students with Support Services: A Mixed Methods Approach
… student population drawn to online education is first-generation students; however, they often lack the support network and study skills needed to succeed in a primarily asynchronous environment. Past studies indicate first-generation students are older and balance work and family demands as they …
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Advising the Advisor: Measuring Advisor Confidence in Working with First Generation College Students and the Role of Professional Development Opportunities
… percentage of the population identifies as first-generation college students (National Center for Education Statistics, 2016). Much of the literature available around first generation college students focuses on deficits in this population, noting lower retention and graduate rates compared …
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Perceived sources and types of social support and academic success among male nursing, social work, and occupational therapy students
… significant. Among demographic differences, non-married male students found peer support as a significant source of support, non-first-generation students identified family as a source of support, and White students identified the importance of peer support. These results indicate that …
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The Adjustment of First Year African American Women to Predominately White Institutions: Implications for Best Practices
… students adjust to the university during their first year, the most critical year for student retention and persistence in the college experience (Pike & Kuh, 2005), nor do they recognize how intersectionalities of identities in AA women are salient to successes and challenges at PWIs. This …
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Effects of a Counseling Program on First-Generation High-School Student Aspirations, Self-Efficacy, Perceived Barriers, Knowledge of the College-Application Process, and Course Selection
… a 4-year college degree (Perna & Titus, 2005). First-generation students are far less likely to gain admission and complete a degree from a 4-year university, in comparison to non-first-generation students (Tinto, 2006). Despite these findings, research has shown that some interventions can show …