ABSTRACT This case study of families of first-generation college students, drawing from multiple data sources including longitudinal data from 8 parents who were interviewed three times over the span of their students’ first college year and focus group data with parents attending college orientation, expands our understanding of parent and family engagement in students’ college experiences. This qualitative study also offers insight into parents’ views of and interactions with college, which are informed by direct communication with parents as well as students sharing stories and information about their experiences in college with their parents. Key themes include: 1) valuing a college degree, 2) changing relationship dynamics, 3) changing roles and dynamics, 4) changing involvement in educational events, and 5) institutional engagement of parents. With this knowledge, strategies can be developed to foster and support what parents are already doing well and address any gaps in resources, support, or information — whether on behalf of parents or the institution.

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第一代大学生家长和家庭体验自己的大学转型

摘要 本研究第一代大学生家庭的案例研究来自多个数据源，包括在学生第一年接受 3 次采访的 8 位家长的纵向数据和参加大学迎新活动的家长的焦点小组数据。我们对家长和家庭参与学生大学经历的理解。这项定性研究还提供了对父母对大学的看法和与大学互动的洞察，这些观点是通过与父母的直接交流以及学生与父母分享他们在大学经历的故事和信息获得的。关键主题包括：1）重视大学学位，2）不断变化的关系动态，3）不断变化的角色和动态，4）改变对教育活动的参与，5) 家长的机构参与。有了这些知识，就可以制定策略来促进和支持家长已经做得很好的事情，并解决资源、支持或信息方面的任何差距——无论是代表家长还是机构。