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Five questions from the open-ended questionnaire were used. Question 5 asked
participants to identify what factors made school more difficult for them. Based on the
response patterns for Question 5, each of the above mentioned themes were relevant.
Three research assistants scored 575 participant responses to Question 5. Interrater
reliabilities ranged from .75 to .85. Scoring precedents were established and utilized
throughout the scoring process. Disagreements among scores were resolved by the
principal investigator.
Question 6 asked participants to identify one of their most stressful experiences
since starting college. The following themes were derived from the responses provided:
academics, family, finances, health, personal, relationships, and miscellaneous. For
each theme, categories similar to those mentioned in Question 5 were used. The health
theme included physical illness and mental illness, as well as becoming pregnant. Three
research assistants scored 575 participant responses. Interrater reliabilities ranged from
.67 to .77.
Question 7 asked the participant to identify additional stressors not already
mentioned. Question 7 included themes and categories similar to those mentioned in
Question 6. Two research assistants scored 575 responses for Question 7. Interrater
reliabilities ranged from .72 to .92.
Question 9 asked whether the above mentioned stressors affect the student's
desire to continue with school. The following themes were derived based on participant
responses: academics, finances, health, personal, relationships, and miscellaneous.
Two research assistants scored 575 responses. Interrater reliability ranged from .60 to
.68.39
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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/m1/42/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .