The economic decline of the Great Recession has increased the need for a university
degree, which can enhance individuals' prospects of obtaining employment in a competitive …

Nearly 1 in 3 college students (30%) are first-generation students of color (FGSOC),
possessing the intersectional identity of being both a first-generation college student and a …

Social capital plays a key role in college and career success, and research indicates that a
dearth of on‐campus connections contributes to challenges first‐generation college …

Objectives: First-generation college students commonly experience financial, academic, and
personal challenges that are exacerbated by a cultural mismatch between independent …

This study examined stress, coping, and perceived academic goal progress among first-(n=
363) and continuing-generation (n= 325) college students. Stress was significantly related to …

First-generation and economically marginalized (FGEM) college students are attending
higher education institutions with increasing regularity. The unique experiences of these …

First-generation college students (FGCS), those whose parents never obtained a
baccalaureate, are disadvantaged relative to continuing generation college students …

The purpose of this study, which was conducted over the course of five semesters at one
institution, was to determine the effectiveness of the Academic Coaching for Excellence …

This study examines how first-generation (FG) college students make meaning of their social
class during their first-year of college. As a method, photovoice allowed for the creation of a …

The growing socioeconomic diversity of higher education institutions calls for research that
addresses the unique mental health needs of first-generation and continuing-generation …