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Resource Relationship Characteristics of Homeless Youth Accessing Higher Education Opportunities

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This phenomenological study sought to explore how resource relationships impact college independent students during his/her homeless experience, while accessing higher education opportunities. Six students were interviewed at a Colorado university about their individual experiences. It was found that experiences pertaining to collegiate aspirations, educational barriers, accessing resource opportunities, and finding supplemental support were shared between the participants. Three major areas were identified as access areas for finding support including educational settings, community organizations, and intimate connections. These relationships assisted in providing social capital, based primarily on trust, as well as skill building and navigating the process of accessing college opportunities.

Source: Scholarship & Creative Works - Digital UNC a service of University Libraries (University of Northern Colorado)

Author: Seth Morones

Institution: University of Northern Colorado

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Northern Colorado

OpenAlex ID: W1861005539

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