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Hunter-Johnson, Yvonne – Journal of International Students, 2019
The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that impact the experience of Caribbean nontraditional adult learners encounter while pursuing higher education in the United States and perceived support systems needed by Caribbean adult learners to be successful. On this premise, this qualitative study was conducted. A total of 15 Bahamian…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Nontraditional Students, College Students, Latin Americans
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Rosen, Daniel C.; Miller, Alisa B.; Nakash, Ora; Halperin, Lucila; Alegria, Margarita – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2012
The study examined which socio-demographic differences between clients and providers influenced interpersonal complementarity during an initial intake session; that is, behaviors that facilitate harmonious interactions between client and provider. Complementarity was assessed using blinded ratings of 114 videotaped intake sessions by trained…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Counselor Client Relationship, Models, African Americans
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Butcher, John S.; Townsend, Jane S. – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2011
Newly arrived from Cuba, Angelica, Dora, Marina, and Damaris attempted to negotiate new surroundings and immigrant identities, building a sense of home for themselves and their families. Data from qualitative interviews, classroom observations, and focus group conversations revealed hopes that by acquiring English language skills, they would…
Descriptors: Females, Focus Groups, Quality of Life, Foreign Countries