ERIC Number: EJ1464211
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 30
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First-Generation Latina College Students' Reflections of Mexican Immigrant Parent Engagement in Their College-Going Experiences
Janeth Martinez-Cortes; Harriett Romo
Association of Mexican American Educators Journal, v18 n1 p1-30 2024
This qualitative study examines how first-generation Latina undergraduate students perceive their Mexican immigrant parents' engagement in their college experiences. Employing a community cultural wealth framework (Yosso, 2005), this study challenges deficit views on Mexican immigrant parent engagement in higher education. Through semi-structured interviews with first-generation Latina undergraduate college students at two Hispanic-Serving Institutions in South Central Texas, we analyze the "consejos" (advice) conveyed by Mexican immigrant parents to support their children's college persistence and success. Findings revealed that these consejos were integral to the students' persistence and resilience, as participants recognized their parents' active role in fostering educational aspirations. Our analysis underscores the aspirational, familial, and resistant capital embedded in these messages, affirming the value of parental engagement in Latina students' college journeys. We conclude with recommendations to enhance university programs to foster an inclusive and affirming campus climate for Latina/o/x students and their families.
Descriptors: Immigrants, Females, Undergraduate Students, First Generation College Students, Parent Participation, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Parent Student Relationship, Student Experience, Mexican Americans, Cultural Capital, Student Attitudes, Academic Persistence
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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