Title: Culture and community: Perspectives from first-year, first-generation-in-college Latino students
Abstract: This qualitative study explores the college choice process and first-year experiences of first-generation college Latino students. Case study analysis was used with one-on-one interviews, revealing five emerging themes: (1) Latino identity expression; (2) first in the family; (3) desire for sense of community; (4) embracing Latino identity in college; and (5) personal responsibility for education. Findings revealed how the importance of cultural identity and responsibilities regarding first-generation college attendance were important to participants' experiences.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-11-21
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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