ERIC Number: ED645814
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 112
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ISBN: 979-8-3814-4817-7
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Exploring the Needs of College Students Experiencing Housing Instability
Sandy D. Dawoud
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Montclair State University
This qualitative study explored the needs and experiences of college students who have aged out of the foster care system and facing housing instability at a large public institution. The study explores the participants' pre-college experiences and college journey to identify challenges they faced, sources of support, and unmet needs impacting their education. Analysis of 14 individual interviews highlighted key themes related to motivations, obstacles, and desired assistance across areas like finances, mental health, academics, and support systems. This work has implications for implementing tailored institutional support, community partnerships, transition programs, and advocacy efforts to promote resilience and success for this underserved student population. Understanding the multidimensional experiences of college students experiencing housing adversity can inform policies and practices that foster stability, belonging, and achievement on campus. [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: College Students, Foster Care, Homeless People, Student Needs, Public Colleges, Barriers, Social Support Groups, Young Adults, Early Experience, Student Motivation
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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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