Alternative Routes, Shared Destinations: Degree pathways for student-parents using the NLSY97
Jacqueline Villanueva, Western University
Horace Mann touted education as the greatest equalizer, transcending social barriers. However, barriers to postsecondary education hinder its equalizing potential for underserved and non-traditional students, in particular, for those who are parents. This study investigates bachelors degree completion rates among student-parents in the United States compared to non-parents using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997. Preliminary findings suggest a negative relationship between parental status and degree completion. This research aims to shed light on challenges faced by student-parents in higher education, emphasizing the need for greater support for this vulnerable population within the evolving educational landscape.
This paper will be presented at the following session:
- (EDU2c) Sociology of Education in Higher Education Institutions III
Tuesday Jun 18 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Trottier Building - ENGTR 0060