Aspirations of Community College Associate of Applied Science Students: A Qualitative Analysis with Implications for Measuring Outcomes

Autor/in	Smith, Steven C.
Titel	Aspirations of Community College Associate of Applied Science Students: A Qualitative Analysis with Implications for Measuring Outcomes
Quelle	(2023), (232 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit D.Ed. Dissertation, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-3794-1201-2
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Community College Students; Occupational Aspiration; Interpersonal Relationship; Socioeconomic Status; Labor Market; Influences; Student Attitudes; Credentials; Science Education; Outcomes of Education; North Carolina + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Community college; Community colleges; College students; Community College; Collegestudent; Berufsneigung; Berufsziel; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Socio-economic status; Sozioökonomischer Status; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Schülerverhalten; Studienbuch; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg
Abstract	This study used an in-depth qualitative multi-interview approach to explore the lived experience of associate in applied science (AAS) students at a community college in North Carolina. The purpose of this study is to explore the aspirations of community college students enrolled in career focused AAS programs to understand their stated goals, the social forces that influence them, and the implications this data may have on institutional outcome measurements using an approach informed by Seidman (2019). After completing a series of interviews with each participant, all data were transcribed and synthesized using a six-phase thematic analysis approach (Braun & Clarke, 2006, 2012). This research features four themes that emerged across participants' responses. The generated themes highlighted how social interactions, socioeconomic conditions, and labor market requirements affected students' aspirations. The findings provide insight into where student's stated goals may or may not involve earning a credential and instances when their goals align or not with existing performance funding outcome metrics. Labor market requirements played a substantial role in whether students desired to earn a credential. Participants were highly motivated to use community college education to explore possible careers and establish social networks. Three conclusions were reached: (1) labor market demands highly influence AAS student aspirations; (2) aspirations fluctuated based on whether students saw AAS training as an apex or stepping-stone; (3) students possessed personalized layered goals that partially aligned with performance funding and outcome metrics. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01