Evaluating Academic and Work-Related Factors in Working Community College Students With and Without Children

Brauer, Megan Crow; Foust, Michelle Singer

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“…They reported that childcare was not easy to find and that it was an extra responsibility that impacted their academic performance. Students' caregivers may lack coping skills to deal with increased responsibilities leading to poor academic performance (Brauer & Foust, 2020;Champlain, 2012). The pandemic has provided the rationale for society to provide community resources that can help alleviate some of the burdens students face while pursuing higher education and meeting all the demands that society imparts on them.…”

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“…Furthermore, these individuals who are potentially in college lack anticipatory guidance on the caregiving responsibilities ( Baus, Dysart-Gale, & Haven, 2005 ), suggesting that the caregiving roles could significantly affect their physical and mental health ( Trujillo, Perrin, Elnasseh, Pierce, & Mickens, 2016 ). A recent study found a significantly higher school-family conflict for working student parents compared to working students ( Brauer & Foust, 2020 ). Before the pandemic, Denning et al suggest the need to study college students balancing work, family, and school ( Denning, Brannan, Murphy, Losco, & Payne, 2018 ) as this population is unique.…”

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The Dual Role of Students Pursuing a Higher Degree and Providing Care to Their Children and Family Members During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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2021

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The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the psychological well-being of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight their experience as caregivers. A total of 1444 college students responded to the questionnaire on the impact of COVID-19 on their lives. Qualitative responses from 25 female and 7 male college students who serve as caregivers were analyzed. Data were assessed using thematic analyses. The analysis revealed that college students’ caregiving experiences impacted every aspect of their lives, including psychological health, academic performance, and career. Students who served as caregivers indicated that the mandated "Stay-at-Home" order resulted in homeschooling children, working from home, and attending school via online at home, limiting space for work, school, childcare, and homeschool. This led to increased stress, difficulty finding childcare, a drop in GPA for some, fear of delayed graduation, and financial distress. Conclusion: University students serving as caregivers were negatively affected during the pandemic. These individuals play a significant role in the workforce; therefore, rethinking resources and policies promoting their success as they serve their loved ones is in society's best interest. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0754/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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The Dual Role of Students Pursuing a Higher Degree and Providing Care to Their Children and Family Members During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Best Practices for Motivating and Supporting Learning for Adult and Non-Traditional Learners

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2021

Ensuring Adult and Non-Traditional Learners’ Success With Technology, Design, and Structure

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Higher education institutions have witnessed an increase in the share of adult and non-traditional learners that make up their student bodies. With this increase in the representation of adults and non-traditional learners on college campuses comes a need to understand the unique needs that adult and non-traditional college students have when motivating them for success and providing the right learning supports. This starts with promoting a sense of belonging, so students recognize they are a valued part of the student body. Educational programs should include attention to the affective and conative domains of learning, empowering students to take responsibility for their educational journeys, promoting a growth mindset, activating learners' intrinsic motivations, creating opportunities for self-directed learning, and designing courses with supportive structures and resources.

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Evaluating Academic and Work-Related Factors in Working Community College Students With and Without Children

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The Dual Role of Students Pursuing a Higher Degree and Providing Care to Their Children and Family Members During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Dual Role of Students Pursuing a Higher Degree and Providing Care to Their Children and Family Members During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Best Practices for Motivating and Supporting Learning for Adult and Non-Traditional Learners

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