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ERIC Number: EJ1289901
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-2642-3669
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Examining the Impact of Workplace Literacy Programs on the Structure of Social Networks: A Study of Low-Income Somali Refugee Workers
Nwude, Angela U.; Zajicek, Anna
Adult Literacy Education, v3 n1 p18-33 Win 2021
This study aimed to examine the impact of workplace literacy programs on the structure of social networks accessible to low-income Somali refugee workers. We conceptualized structure as network size and tie strength. Data were drawn using interviews with eighteen participants enrolled in a workplace literacy program. The classes offered included English as a Second Language, high school equivalency, and citizenship, and participants had attended classes for at least 3 months. The interview protocol was designed using a name generator instrument. The findings revealed that participation in classes had a positive impact on their network structure, through the acquisition of strong ties with co-workers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; High Schools; High School Equivalency Programs; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Somalia
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014
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