Supporting mature-aged students from a low socioeconomic background


Autoria(s): Tones, Megan J.; Fraser, Jennifer; Elder, Ruth L.; White, Katherine M.
Data(s)

2009

Resumo

The aim of the current study was to examine mature-aged student perceptions of university support services and barriers to study. Using a mixed methods approach, interviews and focus groups were conducted with mature-aged students to identify barriers to study, knowledge and use of current student support services, and suggestions to improve upon these services. From these data and an audit of university support services, an online survey was created to examine study barriers and patterns of support service use, as well as, perceptions of proposed support services not currently offered by the university within a larger sample of mature-aged students. Analysis of survey data indicated distinct patterns of barriers and support service use according to socioeconomic status as well as other demographic factors such as, age and enrolment status. Study findings are discussed in terms of generating support services for the retention of mature-aged students of low socioeconomic status and for the retention of mature-aged students in general.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/27765/

Publicador

Springer Netherlands

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/27765/1/27765.pdf

DOI:10.1007/s10734-009-9208-y

Tones, Megan J., Fraser, Jennifer, Elder, Ruth L., & White, Katherine M. (2009) Supporting mature-aged students from a low socioeconomic background. Higher Education, 58(4), pp. 505-529.

Direitos

Copyright 2009 Springer.

Fonte

Office of Education Research; School of Cultural & Professional Learning; Faculty of Education; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #130199 Education Systems not elsewhere classified #Low socioeconomic status #Mature-aged students #Non traditional students #Study barriers #Student support services #Student markerting #Family #Employers #HERN
Tipo

Journal Article