Always in the Back of Your Mind: Experiences of Latina/o U.S. Citizens from Mixed-Immigration Status Households in Higher Education
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: This qualitative research explores the experiences of students who are United States citizens, first-generation students, and members of mixed-status households. The aim of the research is to understand the complex experiences of navigating higher education as a student from a mixed-status household. Through a semi-structured interview protocol interviews were conducted with six Latina/o identifying students who were first-generation students and members of mixed-status households. All participants were enrolled at a Midwestern, predominantly white institution (PWI). Through LatCrit (Bernal, 2002) and Counterstorytelling (Yosso, 2002) these students were given the space and opportunity to tell their stories and experiences as U.S. citizens who are first-generation college students and members of mixed-status households. This research provides insights into the experiences of students from mixed-status households and brings awareness to the complex issues of immigration, immigration status, and immigration reform. Advisor: Corey B. Rumann
Source: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
Author: Alicia Dominguez
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W163842717