Culture and community: Perspectives from first-year, first-generation-in-college Latino students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-3-2019
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 Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Latinos and Education
First Page
134
Last Page
150
Recommended Citation
Clayton, A., Medina, M., & Wiseman, A. (2019). Culture and community: Perspectives from first-year, first-generation-in-college Latino students. Journal of Latinos and Education, 18 (2), 134-150. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2017.1386101