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ERIC Number: ED669677
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 134
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-5442-9573-0
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Nuestra Voces: A Closer Look at Latinx California Community College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity
Veronica Casillas
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State University, Long Beach
While food insecurity exists in the United States, research has shown it is felt at larger rates among the undergraduate student population. Those colleges with higher numbers of enrolled students of color also have larger numbers of students who are facing food insecurity. The California community college (CCC) system serves a diverse population with over two million students and more specifically, over 44% of the students being Latina/o. Therefore, with such a significant presence of the Latinx student population in the state of California, it is important to understand the ways in which food insecurity affects this group. The goal of this qualitative study was to obtain the experiences of Latinx California community college students who were facing food insecurity as described in their own voices. The sample included fifteen Latinx California community college students who shared their experiences via interviews conducted over the Zoom platform. The findings revealed that experiences of Latinx students who were dealing with food insecurity did not vary from those experiences found in the literature. Students dealt with the same struggles including transportation, health, and academic struggles as have been previously identified. However, contrary to the literature, these students did not experience significantly lower grades as they ranged from a 2.6 to a 4.0. The findings provide a greater understanding of the experiences of Latinx students in California community colleges. From the findings, which include student suggestions and the researcher's gathered data, recommendations have been made to provide college personnel with more information regarding food insecurity, to involve students in the decision-making process, and to develop ways to create more programs for Latinx students at the community college level to address food insecurity. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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