A Consensual Qualitative Research Study of the Transformation from High School Dropout to Second Chance Alumni

Autor/in	Smith, Jayne E.
Titel	A Consensual Qualitative Research Study of the Transformation from High School Dropout to Second Chance Alumni
Quelle	(2013), (250 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Old Dominion University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3030-8000-5
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Qualitative Research; Dropouts; Alumni; High School Graduates; Individual Development; Theories; Job Training; Employee Assistance Programs; Critical Theory; Semi Structured Interviews; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Qualitative Forschung; Drop-out; Drop-outs; Dropout; Early leavers; Schulversagen; High school; High schools; Graduate; Graduates; Oberschule; Absolvent; Absolventin; Individuelle Entwicklung; Theory; Theorie; Berufsqualifizierender Bildungsgang; Beschäftigungsprojekt; Kritische Theorie; Kalifornien
Abstract	This study focused on understanding the perceived process of change, outcomes and influencing factors experienced by high school graduates of Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCO) from a bioecological theory of human development standpoint. UCO is a second chance high school diploma-job training program that offers students free mental health counseling and employment assistance. Limited research charted former high school dropouts' process of re-engagement with school and experiences after graduation. Using Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) and Critical Theory, a research team identified nine categories and 33 subcategories based on 15 semi-structured interviews with a homogenous sample of UCO alumni. The findings informed a tentative model of relationships between the perceived process of change, outcomes, and influencing factors that describe UCO alumni's development over time. Theoretical implications supported the utility of the bioecological theory of human development in understanding UCO alumni development-in-context. Findings may be applied in social justice counseling, advocacy, research, and program evaluation. [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	2020/1/01