Exploring the Role of Distance Education in Fostering Equitable University Access for First Generation Students: A phenomenological survey

dc.creator	Lisa C. Priebe
dc.creator	Tamra L. Ross
dc.creator	Karl W. Low
dc.date	2008-02-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-08-12T11:20:29Z
dc.date.available	2015-08-12T11:20:29Z
dc.identifier	1492-3831
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/937972988ae34664ad78db57e0c5850a
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/28312
dc.description	Using a qualitative study of distance education (DE) learners whose parents have not accessed post-secondary education (PSE), this paper proposes themes for further research in the study of first-generation students (FGS). This survey asked a number of open-ended questions about parental influences on university enrollment, and respondents’ reasons for choosing university in general and DE in particular. Findings were consistent with current research in many areas focusing on debt aversion, lower parental guidance, older starting age, and difficulty separating from familial roles. Differences were noted, including lower parental valuation of PSE and an increased emphasis on non-educational priorities, such as family and work. The limitations of the current study are discussed, as well as suggestions for future FGS research in DE.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Athabasca University
dc.relation	http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/452/996
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1492-3831
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, Vol 9, Iss 1 (2008)
dc.subject	distance education
dc.subject	first generation students
dc.subject	education equity
dc.subject	post-secondary education
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Exploring the Role of Distance Education in Fostering Equitable University Access for First Generation Students: A phenomenological survey
dc.type	article