ERIC Number: ED666598
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 135
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Exploring First-Generation Latina Students' Campus Experiences within Latina Sororities
Nicole Denise Gonzalez
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northern Arizona University
The study examined first-generation Latinas' experience in higher education, specifically those involved in Latina sororities. Research has documented the many obstacles first-generation Latina students experience, which provides higher education the opportunity to address the concerns and improve academic achievement. However, more research needs to be conducted to identify the contributing factors that promote academic and social benefits for first-generation Latinas. Latina sororities claim to provide first-generation Latinas a sense of belonging, which in turn leads to higher achievement attainment (Olivas, 1996 & Tinto, 2016). Since most mainstream sororities entail homogenous demographics that do not allude to traditions that represent the Latinx culture. Many first-generation Latinas feel excluded from participating in activities that do not attest to their self-identity. The feelings of isolation create a rippling effect in achievement and persistence from the consequences that occur when students lose confidence, therefore, detaching themselves from the campus culture. Latina sororities claim to provide first-generation. Latina sororities are one response to these trends and may offer a promising strategy for ensuring the success of first-generation Latinas. This qualitative research study employed a multi-case study to collect narratives that explored first-generation Latinas' campus experiences while being active members of a Latina sororities. This study collected data through an online survey, focus groups, and individual interviews. The study used an intersectionality theoretical framework to explore the various identities that contribute to first-generation Latinas' experiences. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Hispanic American Students, Females, Student Experience, Sororities, Sense of Belonging, Academic Achievement, Intersectionality
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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