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A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experience of First-Generation, African-American Female Students Attending a Community College

Mason-Mathews, Wendy Cassandra
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1935-7774
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1436988771

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2015, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, Higher Education.
This study examines the lived experience of first-generation African-American female students at Macomb Community College (MCC) in Warren, Michigan. The purpose of this research study was to explore the lived experiences of resilient and successful first-generation African-American female community college students. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach, specifically a social constructionism perspective, and semi-structured interviews. Using an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) interview technique, the researcher selected students who met the inclusion criteria, which consisted of attending MCC community college for two or more semesters. Six themes emerged: (a) Family Support, (b) College Highlights, (c) Self-Reliance/Independence, (d) Self-Identification, (e) Adversity, (f) Overcoming Life Challenges. The insights and result of this study can be used by high school and postsecondary administrators, counselors, faculty members, and career coaches to re-examine current best practices, to redefine academic success, and to launch programs specifically designed for first-generation students based upon their specific needs and perspective.
Ron Opp, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Debra Harmening, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Derrick Manns, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
David Meabon, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
203 p.
African Americans; Higher Education

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  • Mason-Mathews, W. C. (2015). A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experience of First-Generation, African-American Female Students Attending a Community College [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1436988771

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Mason-Mathews, Wendy. A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experience of First-Generation, African-American Female Students Attending a Community College. 2015. University of Toledo, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1436988771.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Mason-Mathews, Wendy. "A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experience of First-Generation, African-American Female Students Attending a Community College." Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1436988771

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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