Culture and community: Perspectives from first-year, first-generation-in-college Latino students

Culture and community: Perspectives from first-year, first-generation-in-college Latino students

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...

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Published in:Journal of Latinos and education Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 134 - 150
Main Authors: Clayton, Ashley B., Medina, Mary C., Wiseman, Angela M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Routledge 03-04-2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Access to Education
Case Studies
College Attendance
College Choice
College Freshmen
college transition
Cultural Background
Educational Experience
First Generation College Students
first-year experience
Higher Education
Hispanic American Students
Hispanic students
Latina/o students
Qualitative research
School Culture
Self Concept
Sense of Community
Social Integration
Student Adjustment
Student Attitudes
Student Responsibility
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1534-8431
1532-771X
DOI:10.1080/15348431.2017.1386101