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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"academic resilience"”.
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Academic resilience: narratives of high-achieving Black female middle school adolescents
… of this qualitative study was to examine the academic experiences of four grade 6, high-achieving Black females in an urban middle school. Using the interpretive lenses of Feminism, Critical Race Theory, Critical Race Feminism, Intersectionality and Identity Formation, roles and identities …
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School Factors That Promote Academic Resilience in Urban Latino High School Students
… was to examine the relationship between the academic optimism of schools and academic resilience in urban Latino high school students attending those schools. This study sought to address three research ideas. First, it was hypothesized that, consistent with previous research, student …
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A study of academic resilience amongst first generation university students in South Africa
… adopts a sociological approach to the issue of academic resilience amongst first generation university students in a developing world context. As suggested in the opening quotation above, this study aims to generate insight in to the structural conditions of first generation students who have …
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An exploration of first-generation college students' experiences of classism, belonging, and academic resilience
… marginalization) campus cultural fit, academic capital, and academic resilience – and their cumulative effect on well-being and intention to persist in a sample (N = 395) of first-generation college students. Results of the partially latent structural regression model supported several …
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Academic resilience in Mathematics amongst at-risk Grade 10 learners in Namibia: A phenomenology study
… experiential and practical ramifications of resilience displayed by such learners. Thus, a study on protective factors which contribute to academic resilience in mathematics might provide a stepping stone to success in learning mathematics and to the development of a subject/section in the …
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Girls in Child Protective Services: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Self-Perceptions, Interpersonal Connections, and Academic Resilience
… study was to advance the understanding of academic resilience among girls in the care of child protective services. Using a developmental framework of resilience this research examined: the academic experiences of girls in care, the capacity of girls in care to form positive self- …
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The lived experience of university students from low-income backgrounds: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of academic resilience.
… of this thesis is to explore the phenomenon of academic resilience through the lived experience of low-income university students in UK Higher Education (HE). According to the Office for Fair Access (OFFA), significant resources are devoted to enhancing the retention and success of groups that …
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Quantitative analysis of contributing factors of career success and overall and academic resilience in higher education: A refinement of Tinto’s theory to stop Latinx oppression
… the outcomes of career success and overall and academic resilience among the Latinx community. Three hundred and one Latinx students were surveyed, and a structural equation model (SEM) was created, suggesting a refinement of Tinto’s conceptual schema for dropout from college to better represent …
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This is How We Did It: A Study of Black Male Resilience and Attainment at a Hispanic Serving Institution Through the Lenses of Critical Race Theory
… college graduates experience the process of academic resilience and attainment within the context of their intersecting identities of race, class, and gender at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The theoretical framework guiding this study draws upon two distinctive collections of …
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Academically Resilient Elementary Students in one Virginia school division: Identifying and Exploring Protective Factors
… who experienced poverty and demonstrated academic resilience in a Virginia school division. By identifying the common protective factors among the academically resilient elementary students, school leaders and educators can implement practices that foster a learning climate that cultivates …
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The experience and impact of mindfulness lessons introduced in upper primary school, on pupils and teachers: a mixed methods investigation
… at: emotional self-regulation; mindfulness; academic resilience; and coping self-efficacy. The results were compared with a waiting-list control group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to interview teachers and pupils to elicit their lived experience of taking part in …
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An exploratory study of the psycho-social factors contributing to resilience amongst coloured adolescent females in the Mitchell’s Plain suburb of Cape Town.
… and young people do well in life, especially in academic domains, in spite of inadequate, traumatic or less opportune experiences. They have proved themselves to be resilient. The researcher aimed to understand the factors which act as both hindering and supportive elements in a young women’s …
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Looking Back: Tracing the Trajectory of Four Dominican Women Who Learned 'To Do' School
… participants’ paths include: success stories, academic resilience, exposure, mentors, and the historical context of their immigration. The findings suggest that the women’s own strong academic expectations, coupled with high levels of academic and emotional support were key factors in their …
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Lived Narratives of Educators: Emotional Intelligence for DEI in Early Adolescent Classrooms
… student engagement, emotional development, and academic resilience. Findings revealed that educators with high EQ not only fostered safe and inclusive environments but also adjusted real-time instructional strategies to support diverse learners. Themes of teacher reflection, professional growth, …
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“Pa’ tra’ ni pa’ coger impulso”: parental influences on the education journey of low-income Latino males who “made it” to a four-year university
… journeys? As part of a larger study on academic resilience, this investigation examines the role of parents in the educational success of low-income Latino men. Eleven men in their first-year at a four-year university participated in three individual interviews and one focus group …
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Principals' Lived Experiences in Childhood Poverty Impacting Resiliency of Students in Poverty
… living in poverty has on the likelihood of academic success, paired with the current climate of accountability in U.S. public schools, it is imperative that educational leaders understand how to create a school culture that fosters resilience in students from poverty. The purpose of this …
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The High Maintenance Black Girl: Black Female College Students’ Experiences with Intraracial Stereotypes
… broader Black community that paralleled their academic intellect or pursuits to whiteness. In addition, this study revealed that even if participants were met with stereotypes from within the family unit, familial support for education was the most prevalent across all eight focus groups, while …
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Resilience, Risk and Protective Factors among Nigerian Youth
… find ways to succeed. The investigation studied resilience, self-efficacy, and factors that support or impede these qualities. A quantitative method design was used for the study, which applied ecological theory and the risk and resilience framework to obtain data relating to the impact of …
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Exploration of the interaction between risk and protective factors within the cultural construct of five male academically resilient Latino college graduates
… case study explored the lives of five male academically resilient Latinos from the Central Valley of California, who despite the myriad of adversities, threats, and stressors present in their lives, persevered and became established professionals. Researchers have noted that Latino males …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY ON SCHOOL FACTORS THAT AFFECT RESILIENCE AND COLLEGE READINESS
… elements of the school environment that foster resilience and positively influence African American male students’ state of college readiness. A qualitative approach was used to examine the support and resources needed to help educators foster resilience in, and better prepare African American …
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