Birds of a Feather Do Not Always Flock Together: A Critical Analysis of Latina Engineers and Their Involvement in Student Organizations
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| Title: | Birds of a Feather Do Not Always Flock Together: A Critical Analysis of Latina Engineers and Their Involvement in Student Organizations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Banda, Rosa M., Flowers, Alonzo M., III |
| Source: | Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. Oct 2017 16(4):359-374. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Group Membership, Student Organizations, Classification, Females, Hispanic American Students, Qualitative Research, Engineering Education, Student Attitudes, Race, Student Participation, Academic Persistence, Interviews, Semi Structured Interviews |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1538192716662966 |
| ISSN: | 1538-1927 |
| Abstract: | While an abundance of literature addresses undergraduate students' lack of success in engineering programs, fewer studies examine the persistence of minority females, especially of Latinas. This study employed a qualitative method of inquiry to gain insight into the reasons why Latina undergraduate engineering majors sought membership in student organizations. Data analysis emerged the following findings: (a) "fulfilling academic and social needs", (b) "seeking a sense of belonging", and (c) "choosing not to coalesce on the basis of race". The categorization of the aforementioned broad themes provides greater insight into the reasons why Latinas sought membership in certain student organizations. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 35 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1155737 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | While an abundance of literature addresses undergraduate students' lack of success in engineering programs, fewer studies examine the persistence of minority females, especially of Latinas. This study employed a qualitative method of inquiry to gain insight into the reasons why Latina undergraduate engineering majors sought membership in student organizations. Data analysis emerged the following findings: (a) "fulfilling academic and social needs", (b) "seeking a sense of belonging", and (c) "choosing not to coalesce on the basis of race". The categorization of the aforementioned broad themes provides greater insight into the reasons why Latinas sought membership in certain student organizations. |
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| ISSN: | 1538-1927 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1538192716662966 |
