Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work
Abstract
For local college students from immigrant backgrounds, entering college involves navigating both existing and new obligations to family, community, and school. This qualitative study describes the relational experiences of 14 immigrant-origin students, alumni of a college preparation program who attended college while living at or near home in New York City. In-depth, semi-structured interviews suggested that supportive relationships with family, peers, and mentors were key to helping students transition to college while maintaining existing ties, while some students also felt torn between their own needs and those of their families. Implications for culturally competent social work practice are discussed.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2018.1536907
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Sapiro, Beth and Davis, Ja'Dell, "Staying Close to Home: The Significance of Relationships for Immigrant-Origin Local College Students." (2020). Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 158.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/social-work-and-child-advocacy-facpubs/158
Published Citation
Sapiro, B. & Davis, J. (2020). Staying close to home: The significance of relationships for immigrant-origin local college students. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 29(1-3), 203-220. doi: 10.1080/15313204.2018.1536907.