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how parental attachment and peer acceptance differ among first generation students,
especially for those first generation students who are a part of a culture in which higher
education may be an encouraged, but unfamiliar, process.
College Adaptation in Relation to Peer Relationships
Family relationships are crucial to development because those relationships
provide the foundation for further psychosocial development; however, equally
important is the role of peers. As adolescents grow older, their peer groups begin to
have an important influence over various aspects of the individual's life. Recognizing the
extent to which adolescents can influence each other is critical to understanding the role
that peer groups can play in the motivation to continue the pursuit of a higher education.
Several studies have examined the importance of peer relationships with regard
to academic achievement, usually measured by grade point average. Studies have
discovered positive relationships between adolescents' peer support and acceptance
from peers and academic achievement (Cotterell, 1992; Holahan, Valentiner, & Moos,
1994; Kupersmidt, Coie, & Dodge, 1990). Additionally, Bean (1983) and Hearn (1985)
found that a significant determining factor in college satisfaction was positive
interactions with friends.
The school ambiance, especially peer social groups, can play a crucial role in
defining a student's educational priorities, such as academic achievement,
extracurricular activities, and involvement in sports. During adolescences, especially
during high school, peer acceptance often becomes more important than parental
acceptance (Shin, Daly, & Vera, 2007), so the perceived pressure of attending college
may still exist for that individual within the peer group even though attending college11
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Aguirre, Jacqueline S. Interpersonal Factors Related to the Pursuit of a Higher Education Among First Generation Undergraduate Students, thesis, May 2012; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc149558/m1/14/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .