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First-Generation Latinas’ Perspectives Of College Involvement: A Phenomenological Study, Melissa E. Aponte
First-Generation Latinas’ Perspectives Of College Involvement: A Phenomenological Study, Melissa E. Aponte
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this study was to understand how first-generation Latinas define college involvement and how they feel this involvement contributed to their successful graduation from a community college. Because more Latinas are successfully completing college than their male counterparts (Latinos), this study sought to better understand the validating and student involvement factors that allow Latinas, who are also first-generation college students, to graduate from college. Community colleges are the primary entry into higher education for this student group; therefore, the study sought to explore college involvement at this type of institution. This study utilized a phenomenological approach to describe …