Department of Educational Administration
Date of this Version
Spring 5-6-2016
Citation
Longoria, F. D. (2016) "College-Going Experiences of Male Foster Youth Alumni Who Stop-Out of College." Educational Administration: Thesis, Dissertations, and Student Research.
Abstract
This qualitative research study examined how foster care experiences and masculinities influenced male foster youth alumni’s decision to go to college. The study also sought to understand the in-and-out-of-college factors that led participants to exit college prematurely. Five participants were each interviewed twice for data collection purposes. Findings from data analysis indicated that establishing and maintaining relationships in college were challenging and affected an already vulnerable population in their help-seeking behavior. Recommendations are offered for higher education professionals and areas for future research are noted.
Advisor: Corey Rumann
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Accessibility Commons, Developmental Psychology Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Education Policy Commons, Social Welfare Commons, Social Work Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
Comments
A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts, Major: Educational Administration, Under the Supervision of Professor Corey Rumann. Lincoln, Nebraska: May, 6th 2015
Copyright © 2016 Felipe De Jesus Longoria