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Published on: September 28, 2022
Exploring first-generation student experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on their social
Eduardo Gandara1, Emilce Santana2, Elfreda Samman3
1Department of Public Health, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to use photovoice to explore first-generation student experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on their social isolation, as well as what contributed to or alleviated their social isolation.
Participants:
Nine undergraduate students who identified as first-generation and who experienced feeling socially isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic were included in this study.
Methods:
In this study, participants were recruited via purposive sampling. Moreover, semi-structured interviews that incorporated the SHOWed technique were conducted with participants. In addition, First & Second Cycle Coding was used to help analyze participant interviews.
Results:
A total of 11 themes emerged from this study that depicted their experience of feeling isolated, as well as what contributed to and alleviated their isolation.
Conclusions:
This study highlights the importance of capturing first-generation students' experiences to help lessen the influence of social isolation among this group and ensure their academic success.
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