APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Academic Preparation, Academic Stress, and Household Income As Mediators of the Relation between First-Generation College Student Status and Academic Performance
- Tyler Minnigh
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Stephanie Witherell
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Katarina Treffny-Garcia
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Terrell Walker
University of Texas San Antonio - Thomas Coyle
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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.
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