"Testimonios" of Mexican American Students along the Community College Pathway: Intercultural "Conciencia" as an Act of Responsiveness

Autor/inn/en	Jaime-Diaz, Jesus; Ramos, Diana Carolina
Titel	"Testimonios" of Mexican American Students along the Community College Pathway: Intercultural "Conciencia" as an Act of Responsiveness
Quelle	In: Community College Review, 51 (2023) 2, S.173-192 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Jaime-Diaz, Jesus)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0091-5521
DOI	10.1177/00915521221145315
Schlagwörter	Mexican Americans; Community College Students; Student Attitudes; Early Experience; Student Experience; Family Life; Decision Making; College Choice; Cultural Awareness; Socialization; Cultural Influences; School Holding Power; Intercultural Communication; College Environment; Language Proficiency; English Language Learners; Oregon + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hispanoamerikaner; Community college; Community colleges; College students; Community College; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Frühbeginn; Studienerfahrung; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Studienortwahl; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Socialisation; Sozialisation; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Hochschulumwelt; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz
Abstract	Objective: The purpose of this study is to better understand the lived experiences and familial culture that influence the college decisions and experiences of Mexican American students in a community college in Oregon. The research questions guiding this study are "What early schooling experiences affect the college experiences of Mexican American students?" and "How does familial culture influence students' decision to attend community college?" Method: The study was based on testimonios that explored the lived experiences of Mexican American students. Each participant was interviewed. All data were recorded and then transcribed for themes. Results: The findings that emerged across student testimonios in relation to language socialization, cultural affirmation, and "animo de familia" emphasized the need for an intercultural competency. Students' decisions to attend college and their overall understanding of their place in education are connected to cultural factors. Contributions: The authors call for higher education faculty and staff to consider what these themes can teach about the lived experiences of Mexican American students and the effects they have on their college education. It is advised that through "conocimientos," educators can develop intercultural "conciencia" in order to better contribute to the educational retention and success of minoritized students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01