Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Background: First-generation college students face unique challenges in navigating the higher education system, and understanding their perceptions of college success is crucial for providing appropriate support. Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of 15 first-generati...
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| description | Background: First-generation college students face unique challenges in navigating the higher education system, and understanding their perceptions of college success is crucial for providing appropriate support. Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of 15 first-generation college students regarding college success and to identify the factors they consider important for achieving success in college. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants, and the data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: This study explores the varied perceptions of success among first-generation college students (FGCS) through five themes: Academic Achievement, Personal Development, Personal Well-being, Personal Fulfillment, and Career Success. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the perceptions of first-generation college students regarding college success. The identified themes shed light on the multifaceted nature of success in higher education. These findings have implications for supporting first-generation college students and developing targeted interventions to enhance their overall success and well-being. |
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| spelling | upm-1133572024-11-19T08:15:38Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113357/ Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Li, Ruihua Che Hassan, Norlizah Saharuddin, Norzihani Sha, Ouyang Background: First-generation college students face unique challenges in navigating the higher education system, and understanding their perceptions of college success is crucial for providing appropriate support. Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of 15 first-generation college students regarding college success and to identify the factors they consider important for achieving success in college. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants, and the data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: This study explores the varied perceptions of success among first-generation college students (FGCS) through five themes: Academic Achievement, Personal Development, Personal Well-being, Personal Fulfillment, and Career Success. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the perceptions of first-generation college students regarding college success. The identified themes shed light on the multifaceted nature of success in higher education. These findings have implications for supporting first-generation college students and developing targeted interventions to enhance their overall success and well-being. Elsevier 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113357/1/113357.pdf Li, Ruihua and Che Hassan, Norlizah and Saharuddin, Norzihani and Sha, Ouyang (2024) Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Heliyon, 10 (10). art. no. e30979. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2405-8440; eISSN: 2405-8440 https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405844024070105 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30979 |
| spellingShingle | Li, Ruihua Che Hassan, Norlizah Saharuddin, Norzihani Sha, Ouyang Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title | Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title_full | Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title_fullStr | Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title_short | Understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis |
| title_sort | understanding college success through the lens of first-generation students in china: an interpretative phenomenological analysis |
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