Academic Preparation, Academic Stress, and Household Income As Mediators of the Relation between First-Generation College Student Status and Academic Performance

Poster Session V

Keyword: Studying and Learning

Abstract: The current study examined possible explanations for why first-generation college students earn lower GPAs than continuing-generation students. Based on previous research, three alternative explanations were tested. Results suggest first-generation students’ GPAs may be lower because of differences in previous academic preparation rather than differences in academic stress or household income.

• Tyler Minnigh (Presenting Author)
• Stephanie Witherell (Author)
• Katarina Treffny-Garcia (Author)
• Terrell Walker (Author)
• Thomas Coyle (Author)