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Title: The growing gender gap among Latino students attaining a postsecondary education: A study of a minority male support program

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2014

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Abstract: This study identifies experiences contributing to the growing gender gap for minority students attaining a postsecondary education. Through a qualitative case analysis approach utilizing interviews, observations and document analysis, this study uncovers and interprets 17 student experiences in the Male Assistance Group at Morningside State University, through guided and specific research questions. The Psychosociocultural model of Castellanos and Gloria (2007), which highlights psychological, social and cultural experiences of Latino students, was used for data analysis. Thus, this methodology contributes to the understanding of the growing gender gap among Latino students attaining a postsecondary education. This study found that a most of the study participants in the Male Assistance Group perceive that there is a struggle for males compared to females in postsecondary education. Additionally, most member participants value and benefit from the Male Assistance Group.

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Authors: Landaverde Rivas, Sylvia Cristina

Institution: University of Southern California

Department: Education

Advisor: Tambascia, Tracy P.

Degree: Ed.D.

Publisher Location: Los Angelos

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Education, Gender

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