A Narrative Exploratory Study of Migrant Farm Workers: A Multi Case Study of Four Educational Achievers

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dc.contributor.advisorFurney, Steven R.
dc.contributor.authorGonzales, Jose Michael
dc.contributor.committeeMemberReardon, Robert F.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMartinez, Melissa
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBillimek, Thomas E.
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-16T14:11:32Z
dc.date.available2017-05-16T14:11:32Z
dc.date.issued2017-05
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the lived experiences of Latino migrant youth who were later able to achieve high levels of academic success. Through the use of narrative case studies, I examined which factors allowed these individuals to overcome substantial barriers to education to attain high levels of academic achievement. I was able to find that these students had an abnormally high level of internal drive coupled with a strong family push. There were consistent elements of “college is the only means of escape” from their difficult lives. This push came from both within and from family. I have concluded with a number of recommendations for how this demographic can be encouraged and supported in their academic careers.
dc.description.departmentCounseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology
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dc.format.extent132 pages
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dc.identifier.citationGonzáles, J. M. (2017). <i>A Narrative Exploratory Study of Migrant Farm Workers: A Multi Case Study of Four Educational Achievers</i> (Unpublished dissertation). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/6573
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectEducational Achievers
dc.subjectChildren of migrant farm workers
dc.subjectEducational barriers and challenges
dc.subjectCritical race theory
dc.subjectSocial capital
dc.subjectParental role
dc.subject.lcshMigrant agricultural laborers--Education (Higher)en_US
dc.subject.lcshHispanic Americans--Education (Higher)en_US
dc.subject.lcshMinorities--Education (Higher)--United Statesen_US
dc.titleA Narrative Exploratory Study of Migrant Farm Workers: A Multi Case Study of Four Educational Achievers
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.departmentCounseling, Leadership, Adult Education, & School Psychology
thesis.degree.disciplineAdult, Professional, and Community Education
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

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