WHY DO FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS FAIL?

Previous studies have determined factors contributing to first-generation student success. This study finds that first-generation students are less involved, have less social and financial support, and do not show a preference for active coping strategies. First-generation students report less socia...

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Publicado en:	College Student Journal Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 20 - 36
Autores principales:	MEHTA, SANJAY S., NEWBOLD, JOHN J., O'ROURKE, MATTHEW A.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Project Innovation Austin LLC Mar2011
Materias:	Education of children of immigrants Student attitudes Grading of students Rating of students Education Public schools Public education Educational tests & measurements School reports
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Sumario:	Previous studies have determined factors contributing to first-generation student success. This study finds that first-generation students are less involved, have less social and financial support, and do not show a preference for active coping strategies. First-generation students report less social and academic satisfaction as well as lower grade point average.