Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis
In this original research manuscript, we examined how gender, race, and ethnic heritage shape the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related and higher education aspirations of different communities of refugee youth and families participating in university–community organizatio...
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| author | Meseret F. Hailu Setrag Hovsepian Mohammed Ibrahim Bruno Atieh Saida Mohamed Nalini Chhetri Eugene Judson |
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| description | In this original research manuscript, we examined how gender, race, and ethnic heritage shape the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related and higher education aspirations of different communities of refugee youth and families participating in university–community organization partnerships. Families from various ethnic-based community organizations in Arizona (serving Bhutanese, Burundian, Congolese, Somali, and Syrian people) participated in this study. Using social cognitive career theory as our conceptual framework and a qualitative research approach, we conducted interviews and focus groups with 27 families over two years to better understand their experiences. We found that the youth and families in our study experienced the following: (1) a recognition of the value of STEM education; (2) the value of consistent support from parents and community members; and (3) appreciation for the practical interventions provided by the university–community partnership. Additionally, families communicated conflicting perceptions of the salience of race and gender. We concluded by discussing the implications of the study findings for higher education scholarship and practice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-127ff32282a7487ca15bbe700afa160d2025-08-20T02:04:41ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602024-11-01131159310.3390/socsci13110593Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative AnalysisMeseret F. Hailu0Setrag Hovsepian1Mohammed Ibrahim2Bruno Atieh3Saida Mohamed4Nalini Chhetri5Eugene Judson6Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAArizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAIn this original research manuscript, we examined how gender, race, and ethnic heritage shape the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related and higher education aspirations of different communities of refugee youth and families participating in university–community organization partnerships. Families from various ethnic-based community organizations in Arizona (serving Bhutanese, Burundian, Congolese, Somali, and Syrian people) participated in this study. Using social cognitive career theory as our conceptual framework and a qualitative research approach, we conducted interviews and focus groups with 27 families over two years to better understand their experiences. We found that the youth and families in our study experienced the following: (1) a recognition of the value of STEM education; (2) the value of consistent support from parents and community members; and (3) appreciation for the practical interventions provided by the university–community partnership. Additionally, families communicated conflicting perceptions of the salience of race and gender. We concluded by discussing the implications of the study findings for higher education scholarship and practice.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/11/593community partnershipethnic heritagefamiliesrefugeesSTEM higher educationyouth |
| spellingShingle | Meseret F. Hailu Setrag Hovsepian Mohammed Ibrahim Bruno Atieh Saida Mohamed Nalini Chhetri Eugene Judson Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis Social Sciences community partnership ethnic heritage families refugees STEM higher education youth |
| title | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis |
| title_full | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis |
| title_short | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Aspirations Among Refugee Families: A Comparative, Multiethnic, Qualitative Analysis |
| title_sort | science technology engineering and mathematics aspirations among refugee families a comparative multiethnic qualitative analysis |
| topic | community partnership ethnic heritage families refugees STEM higher education youth |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/11/593 |
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