Mandy Martin Lohfink1, Michael B. Paulsen2
1University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, US
2University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, US
Tóm tắt
In this study we examined and compared the determinants of first-to-second-year persistence for 1,167 first-generation and 3,017 continuing-generation students at four-year institutions, using data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Survey (Wine, et al., 2002). Because first-generation students are overrepresented in the most disadvantaged racial, income, and gender groups, we used a critical theorist perspective to frame the research problem, guide inquiry, and interpret results.
