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Personal And Cultural Adjustments Involved With An Oxford Study Abroad Experience, Michael W. Firmin, Hannah J. Holmes, Ruth L. Firmin, Kailee L. Merical
Personal And Cultural Adjustments Involved With An Oxford Study Abroad Experience, Michael W. Firmin, Hannah J. Holmes, Ruth L. Firmin, Kailee L. Merical
Psychology Faculty Publications
We report the results of a qualitative research study from in-depth interviews with 23 American students’ responses to a study abroad experience at New College, Oxford University (U.K.). Two primary themes are reported here from the analysis of students’ transcripts: maturity development and personal development. Maturity development said to have been stretched through new experiences and increased independence. Personal development was enhanced via expanded horizons and the indelible impression that was left with students following the SA experience.
A Qualitative Study Of Interracial Dating Among College Students, Stephanie Firebaugh Rose, Michael W. Firmin
A Qualitative Study Of Interracial Dating Among College Students, Stephanie Firebaugh Rose, Michael W. Firmin
Psychology Faculty Publications
We present the results of a qualitative research study involving interracial dating on a university campus. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 college students (10 couples) who currently were involved in interracial dating relationships. Participants repeatedly told us of experiences they had relating to public interaction. These involved dynamics relating to religion, friends and acquaintances, and prejudice and discrimination incidences. Additionally, themes emerged relating to the couple’s interpersonal relationships. These included their own reactions to discriminatory behavior, being thick-skinned about their interracial status, interracial sensitivity experienced by the African-American partner, and experiences of shared culture connectedness. Finally, the couples related …
Financial Considerations Of Undergraduate Female Married Students: A Qualitative Analysis, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Rebekah E. Grafton, Christine R. Keeports
Financial Considerations Of Undergraduate Female Married Students: A Qualitative Analysis, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Rebekah E. Grafton, Christine R. Keeports
Psychology Faculty Publications
This qualitative, phenomenological research study, involved in-depth interviewing 23 female, undergraduate, married students attending a private, selective Midwest university. Three main themes were found regarding the students’ perceptions of their respective financial situations. First, participants described that, in contrast to a single (unmarried) lifestyle, the importance of their budgeting practices significantly escalate. These considerations directly relate to paying bills and school loans, resulting in consequential patterns of limited spending. Second, women in the study described the importance of discussing finances with their future spouse before getting married. Other preemptive efforts included saving money beforehand, as well as pre-discussing financial habits …