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Covarrubias, Rebecca; Jones, James; Johnson, Rosalind – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2020
Two studies examined the link between academic self-concepts and grades (Studies 1 and 2) for first-generation (i.e., parents have not obtained a 4-year degree) and continuing-generation (i.e., at least one parent with a 4-year degree) college students, and how parent-student conversations about college related to this link (Study 2). In Study 1,…
Descriptors: Correlation, Parent Student Relationship, First Generation College Students, Academic Achievement
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Martin, Kimberly; Goldwasser, Molly; Harris, Eugenia – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2017
Students who are enrolled in developmental courses often persist at lower rates than students who enter college prepared for college-level work. This phenomenon has been attributed to numerous potential factors, including the psychological impact of assignment to developmental courses. This study examines the impact of enrollment in multiple…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Self Efficacy, College Students, Remedial Instruction