Exploring Single-Mother College Students’ Perceptions of Their College-Related Experiences and of Campus Services

Lindsay, Theresa N.; Gillum, Nerissa LeBlanc

doi:10.1080/07377363.2018.1537657

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“…Approximately 20% of college undergraduates are parents or guardians of children under the age of 18, and 70% of these students are women (Cruse et al, 2020). Mothers return to school for a number of reasons, including better income and to be role models for their children (Estes, 2011;Forste & Jacobsen, 2013;Lindsay & Gillum, 2018). Conceptions of "intensive mothering" in modern society de ne the successful mother as "patient, self-sacri cing, and devoted to caring for others'', yet the time and energy required to maintain parenting responsibilities competes with the demands of role maintenance as an employee and student (Markle, 2015, p. 269;Thomas et al, 2021).…”

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“…In addition, single and divorced mothers carry the role of sole wage-earner for the family and bear all of the responsibility for child care (Forste & Jacobsen, 2013). For many working mother students, their self-concept is tied to their success in balancing these roles (Lindsay & Gillum, 2018). Family support and feelings of guilt have been shown to impact how they balance these competing roles (Thomas et al, 2021;Webber & Dismore, 2020).…”

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“…She was required to rearrange her son's schedule, which she was reluctant to do because she wanted to provide him with stability. When she contacted the program coordinator to suggest that they keep the same schedule each semester, she felt that they were not responsive and did not seem to understand the impact it had on her and her family (Lindsay & Gillum, 2018).…”

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Engaged Learning During Distraction: A Case Study of Successful Working Moms in Distance Education

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Adult learners are a significant proportion of distance learners and many of these students are working mothers. Several instructional design models center the learner, and this requires understanding the learner needs, strengths, and context. There is a gap in the literature describing the experience of working mother students in distance education. To understand this experience, the researchers interviewed and observed six academically high-achieving working mother students as they participated in their distance education courses during the pandemic. A discourse analysis approach was utilized to analyze the data. This extreme sample revealed several strategies that these students use to be successful despite their challenges. The findings suggest that understanding the experiences of distance learners as they study in the home are important for effective course design. More specifically, working mothers face significant distractions in their study environments, but the cognitive load can be reduced by making use of their prior knowledge, scaffolding instruction, and encouraging social presence. Additional strategies from the literature that address these constructs are provided for instructors and instructional designers.

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Engaged Learning During Distraction: A Case Study of Successful Working Moms in Distance Education

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“…An emerging body of research emphasizes the experiences of single mothers studying in HEIs (Hinton-Smith, 2016). Lindsay and LeBlanc Gillum's (2018) research found that single parents needed university literature to address issues such as the provision of on-campus family housing, on-campus activities for their children, the development of nontraditional student organizations, and appropriate counseling services. In addition, the participants reported juggling multiple roles and feeling time pressured.…”

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Examining the Challenges Faced by International Women with Preschool Children Studying for a Postgraduate Built Environment Degree in the UK

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Kinchington

2021

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This paper examines the academic experiences of five mature, mid-career female international student-parents with preschool children studying on a one-year Built Environment master’s degree in the United Kingdom. The group was selected to form a purposive small-scale study because they had preschool children with them while studying. Tinto’s “sense of belonging” was used as a theoretical framework and the data revealed the stress that this group experienced when returning to full-time study while caring for a preschool child or children. Balancing the academic demands of a one-year full-time degree with childcare was compounded by a lack of appropriate support from the university. Although universities in general were viewed as offering a welcoming environment, this group of students often felt disappointed with their experience. Strategies for addressing identified barriers are proposed that contribute to widening existing inclusive university policies that address the specific needs of this group of female students.

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“… 4 Indeed, securing the socioeconomic and financial security of children of students who are single mothers advertently means closing existing social and health inequalities among this population. 1 , 5 , 6 …”

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Commentary: COVID-19 and the Vulnerability of Single Mothers in Institutions of Higher Education

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Akinlotan

2021

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Exploring Single-Mother College Students’ Perceptions of Their College-Related Experiences and of Campus Services

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Engaged Learning During Distraction: A Case Study of Successful Working Moms in Distance Education

Engaged Learning During Distraction: A Case Study of Successful Working Moms in Distance Education

Examining the Challenges Faced by International Women with Preschool Children Studying for a Postgraduate Built Environment Degree in the UK

Commentary: COVID-19 and the Vulnerability of Single Mothers in Institutions of Higher Education

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