Objective: To synthesize peer-reviewed research on first-generation college students'
mental health. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in 4 databases through 2022 …

Despite growing concern about mental health problems in university students and
increasing recognition that first‐generation university students (FGS) may face additional …

A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine if self-esteem, social support,
locus of control, or coping strategies could predict perceived stress in first-generation …

It is commonly stated in both literature and news outlets that undergraduate college
students, who are undeclared (ie, have not declared a major), are at a higher risk of …

Objective: This study examines whether there are differences among first-generation and
continuing-generation community college students in the importance they place on …

The purpose of this study was to assess differences in four-year persistence and graduation
rates between students who participated in a research-based academic first-year seminar …

Exploratory students enter college without a declared major but are actively searching for
one that fits their values, interests, and skills. A first-year seminar (FYS) was created for …

As demand for college graduates grows (Times Higher Education, 2023) persistence rates
for first-generation students continue to lag (Toutkoushain et al., 2018, 2021). Complicating …

The undergraduate major change or declaration process can be cumbersome for students
who find themselves in unknown territories when making decisions or seeking help during …

Abstract Using Schlossberg's Transition Theory (STT), we used a directive content analysis
to explore the high school to college career transitions of 24 emerging adults who were first …