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This qualitative research study explored the career-decision making process of first-generation Vietnamese college students. The number of Vietnamese students enrolling in postsecondary education continues to be one the highest among all Asian groups. Yet, the educational attainment and graduation numbers of Vietnamese college students are much lower compared to their Asian peers. The unfamiliarity of the significance of various sociocultural values impedes practitioners to help this group of students achieve their educational goals, specifically during career decision-making process. Findings suggest culture, family, and campus support and resources contributed to first-generation Vietnamese college students’ success and career decision-making process. Implications and recommendations for policy and practice are discussed.
Advisor: | Davis, Shametrice |
Commitee: | Nguyen, Huong Tran, Perez, Manuel |
School: | California State University, Long Beach |
Department: | Educational Leadership |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 55/04M(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Education, Counseling Psychology, Higher education |
Keywords: | Career decision-making, Career selection, College majors, Vietnamese college students |
Publication Number: | 10096063 |
ISBN: | 978-1-339-60200-4 |