Date of Paper
5-2015
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Pa Der Vang, Ph.D., LICSW
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
Hmong families generally understand that education is the key to their survival and success in the United States. The literature review in this study suggests that cultural barriers and adjusting to the U.S. are strong indicators of why Hmong students do not succeed academically. This research examines the personal history and risk factors that affect Hmong students in post-secondary education from the students’ perspectives. Ten interviews were conducted with Hmong college students on what they perceive to be the high risk factors that impact Hmong students in post-secondary education. A basic content analysis was performed to code and analyze the data, and emerging themes were recorded.
Recommended Citation
Vang, Francois. (2015). Barriers that Impact Hmong Students in Post-Secondary Education. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/531