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Field of dreams: Experiences of first-generation college students in honors

Christina E. Denison

Resource Types

Academic (Thesis, Dissertation, Etc.)

Resource Languages

English

Institutional Repository

Northwest Nazarene University

Description / Abstract

First-generation college students are underrepresented within honors programs and
colleges, and their retention and persistence rates lag far behind their continuing-generation
peers. Students in honors programs and colleges have higher retention and persistence rates than non-honors students. The best practices within honors have shown to include the best practices that increase first-generation college student persistence. Studies exploring the experiences of first-generation college students in honors are crucial for understanding this population and guiding honors professionals in developing strategies to support first-generation college student persistence and success. This qualitative study explored the
experiences of six first-generation college students participating in honors at four-year
universities in the United States. The personal stories and experiences of the participants
were collected and restoried using a narrative inquiry approach and semi-structured
interviews. Narrative inquiry allowed for a holistic understanding of the participants’ experiences. The analysis of the semi-structured interviews revealed three distinct themes
to provide a deeper understanding of their experiences. The themes of relationships,
academic self-concept, and influences on the sense of belonging show how the study
participants navigated the challenges and opportunities in honors. The participants also
offered insight into the social and academic factors that impacted their experiences. The
findings underscore the importance of promoting student opportunities to develop
relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

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KeywordsStudent success, Educational equity, Academic success

Degree AwardedDoctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Awarding InstitutionNorthwest Nazarene University

Committee MembersAmanda Jo Slone, Allyson Rogan-Klyve

Supervisor or ChairHeidi Curtis

Peer Reviewed?No

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