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Autor/in | Bharucha, Jehangir Pheroze |
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Titel | Blazing a Trail to First Generation Success: First Generation Learners |
Quelle | In: International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 11 (2021) 2, S.36-47, Artikel 3 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1947-8518 |
Schlagwörter | First Generation College Students; Student Experience; Student Adjustment; Self Concept; Barriers; College Readiness; Academic Achievement; Financial Problems; Family Relationship; Socioeconomic Status; Parent Background; Educational Mobility; Public Colleges; Undergraduate Study; Foreign Countries; Malaysia |
Abstract | While higher education isrich in diversity and rewards, it can be particularly arduousforfirst-generation college students. This paper reportsthe results of a qualitative research study investigating the college experiences, identity development, and issues faced by this student subpopulation that moved from sixth-form and completed the undergraduate programme at a midsized public university in Peninsular Malaysia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. These students have faced and managed to overcome a host of academic, socio-economic, emotional, and cultural challenges. The parents' low socio-economic status is the biggest barrier to the academic success of these students. They viewed their status as a source of strength. The biggest cultural transition faced by the participants involved bringing their student identity home. It is hoped that the results of this study will offer some fresh perspectives into the continuing discussion on first generation students. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2024/1/01 |