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This qualitative phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of minority adult learners... more This qualitative phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of minority adult learners who have experienced academic difficulty while pursuing their college degree. Participants were asked to reflect on their past educational experiences, the obstacles they faced, their motivation to persist, and any recommendations they could render in an effort to assist other students who may face similar obstacles. Interviews were conducted to give a voice to nine participants who experienced academic difficulty, yet persisted. To understand the factors that affected undergraduate minority adults, the participants were asked to reflect on their past experiences, obstacles, and their motivation to persist. To guide the study, there were three research questions: (a) What factors do students perceive contributed to their poor academic performance as undergraduate minority adult learners? (b) What past educational experiences do undergraduate minority adult learners believe affected thei...
This qualitative phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of minority adult learners... more This qualitative phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of minority adult learners who have experienced academic difficulty while pursuing their college degree. Participants were asked to reflect on their past educational experiences, the obstacles they faced, their motivation to persist, and any recommendations they could render in an effort to assist other students who may face similar obstacles. Interviews were conducted to give a voice to nine participants who experienced academic difficulty, yet persisted. To understand the factors that affected undergraduate minority adults, the participants were asked to reflect on their past experiences, obstacles, and their motivation to persist. To guide the study, there were three research questions: (a) What factors do students perceive contributed to their poor academic performance as undergraduate minority adult learners? (b) What past educational experiences do undergraduate minority adult learners believe affected thei...