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A Qualitative Examination Of The Needs Of Mothers In College In The Rural Southeast, Danielle N. Bostick
A Qualitative Examination Of The Needs Of Mothers In College In The Rural Southeast, Danielle N. Bostick
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The purpose of my study was to understand student mothers that attended college in the rural southeast by using an ecological framework to examine the barriers and challenges that they encounter on college campuses. Additionally, the study identified support and the lack of support that the mothers received. The theoretical concepts of intensive mothering, role strain, and role conflict were also used to comprehend how parental obligations can conflict with the expectations of being a college student. In total, 14 participants that attended a mid-size university in the rural southeast agreed to be a part of the study. The criteria …