Social Capital & Enrollment in College as First-Generation Students

Erin Stevenson; Lynn Squicciarini

doi:10.24926/jcotr.v31i1.5101

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2024-06-12

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2024):

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Emerging Research

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Stevenson, E., & Squicciarini, L. (2024). Social Capital & Enrollment in College as First-Generation Students. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention, 31(1). https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v31i1.5101

Social Capital & Enrollment in College as First-Generation Students

Erin Stevenson

EKU

Lynn Squicciarini

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v31i1.5101

Keywords: First-generation;, social capital, higher education, college access

Abstract

Young adults face major decisions as they complete high school, including whether to attend college. The steps needed to enroll in college can be extra challenging for first-generation students who may have limited support and resources at home or while in high school. This study explores structural, relational, and cognitive social capital indicators that enrolled college students used to support themselves in their decision to attend college. Comparisons are made between first-generation and continuing-generation students’ social capital. Ideas for areas where resources could be added or expanded to increase social capital for first-generation students are discussed.

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