More research is needed to understand the relationships between imposter syndrome,
perfection, and stress, as well as how they might be similar or different among first-and …

Through use of an interpretive phenomenological inquiry, this study examined the lived
experiences of first-generation college students persisting at a mid-sized, private …

First-generation college students (FGCS), those whose parents never obtained a
baccalaureate, are disadvantaged relative to continuing generation college students …

Interpersonal relationships are central to young adult development and success in college.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities largely went to remote instruction. In the …

This qualitative case study describes some of the issues faced by incoming first-generation
college students at a private, 4-year institution in the northwest. Using constructs drawn from …

First-generation college students have received considerable attention in education
research, yet there is still much that is unknown about their unique college experiences. This …

This paper examines what first-generation students face when coming inside the gates of
higher education for the first time, an experience which, without preparation by them and …

The majority of college students work, and there are well-documented findings about the
impacts of student work on academic performance. However, there is little research on the …

Among many challenges that first-generation college students face, navigating how to
balance the financial costs of college with covering monthly expenses can be particularly …

A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine if self-esteem, social support,
locus of control, or coping strategies could predict perceived stress in first-generation …