Latino Voices: A Qualitative Study of First Generation College Latino Males

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Brown, G. (2013). Latino Voices: A Qualitative Study of First Generation College Latino Males. Unc Charlotte Electronic Theses And Dissertations.
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Abstract

A qualitative study design was used to describe the perceptions and beliefs about higher education of seven first generation college Latino male students enrolled in higher education in the Southeastern part of the U.S. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the students' experiences regarding the various factors, which they perceive may have had an impact on their pursuit of higher education. Further, an examination of the academic motivation and aspirations of first generation college Latino males was an integral part of this study. The findings from this study may shed light on the implications for future research, practice, and policy which may impact the greater Latino population in both North Carolina and the United States. Findings may be discussed and presented to Latino students, Latino parents, and school and college counselors to stimulate awareness and potentially effect change with regard to first generation college Latino male educational decisions.

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Author

Brown, Gerald

Title

Latino Voices: A Qualitative Study of First Generation College Latino Males

Physical Description

1 online resource (138 pages) : PDF

Date

2013

Degree Granting Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Abstract

A qualitative study design was used to describe the perceptions and beliefs about higher education of seven first generation college Latino male students enrolled in higher education in the Southeastern part of the U.S. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the students' experiences regarding the various factors, which they perceive may have had an impact on their pursuit of higher education. Further, an examination of the academic motivation and aspirations of first generation college Latino males was an integral part of this study. The findings from this study may shed light on the implications for future research, practice, and policy which may impact the greater Latino population in both North Carolina and the United States. Findings may be discussed and presented to Latino students, Latino parents, and school and college counselors to stimulate awareness and potentially effect change with regard to first generation college Latino male educational decisions.

Genre

doctoral dissertations

Subjects--Topics

Education

Degree

Ph.D.

Keywords

Aspirations
First Generation
Latino
Motivation

Subject Area

Counseling

Advisor(s)

Wierzalis, Edward
Harris, Henry

Committee Members

Ceballos, Peggy
Lim, Jae Hoon
Brannon, Lillian

Degree Note

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2013.

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