期刊名称：Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research
印刷版ISSN：1557-5284
电子版ISSN：1557-5284
出版年度：2017
卷号：18
期号：2
语种：English
出版社：Institute of STEM Education and Research
摘要：Our study explores the challenges of first-generation students while also examining the factors that predict success in this population. We surveyed undergraduate students to compare the academic and social support needs of first-generation and continuing-generation students. First-generation students showed lower grades and critical-thinking scores compared to their peers. In addition, they reported having less faculty contact and less time for academic tasks. Academic preparedness and contact with faculty members predicted college success for first-generation students. Our results suggest that universities should continue to develop and test programs that bolster academic skills while simultaneously improving the social environment for first-generation students.
关键词：first-generation college students;academic performance;social support;critical thinking
