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SINGLE PARENT, FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER TO A BACHELOR'S DEGREE INSTITUTION: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

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2010
Abstract/Description:
This qualitative, phenomenological research study was conducted to investigate the influences of self-efficacy on the college experiences and beliefs about capabilities of single parent, first-generation, transfer students. Consistent and strong levels of self-efficacy were revealed within each of the eight participants. Major participant themes identified through the Pattern Recognition Flowchart include that (a) children are a primary source of motivation and influence, (b) education is the pathway for a better future and career, (c) participants possess strong academic and personal efficacy, (d) participants possess a support network and (e) first-generation status serves as a motivating factor. Minor themes include that participants (a) were influenced by strong role models and positive encouragement and (b) possessed an ability to persevere through significant obstacles. While several of the themes corroborated extant research, some themes supported a unique perspective for this growing student population.
Title: SINGLE PARENT, FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER TO A BACHELOR'S DEGREE INSTITUTION: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION.
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Name(s): Snyder, Kevin, Author
Cintron, Rosa, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2010
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: This qualitative, phenomenological research study was conducted to investigate the influences of self-efficacy on the college experiences and beliefs about capabilities of single parent, first-generation, transfer students. Consistent and strong levels of self-efficacy were revealed within each of the eight participants. Major participant themes identified through the Pattern Recognition Flowchart include that (a) children are a primary source of motivation and influence, (b) education is the pathway for a better future and career, (c) participants possess strong academic and personal efficacy, (d) participants possess a support network and (e) first-generation status serves as a motivating factor. Minor themes include that participants (a) were influenced by strong role models and positive encouragement and (b) possessed an ability to persevere through significant obstacles. While several of the themes corroborated extant research, some themes supported a unique perspective for this growing student population.
Identifier: CFE0003564 (IID), ucf:48902 (fedora)
Note(s): 2010-12-01
Ed.D.
Education, School of Teaching Learning and Leadership
Masters
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Subject(s): single parent
first-generation college student
transfer student
phenomenology
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003564
Restrictions on Access: public
Host Institution: UCF

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