Closing the gap : affirmative action and college adjustment in brazilian undergraduate universities
View/ Open
Date
2018Author
Type
Subject
Abstract
We tested differences in college adjustment between students admitted to a Brazilian undergraduate university through the standard entrance process (nonquota students), and those admitted under the affirmative action selection process (quota students). Participants consisted of 494 college students (27.1% quota students) from 2 public universities from South Brazil. Data was analyzed through independent t tests. Results indicated there were no differences between quota and nonquota students reg ...
We tested differences in college adjustment between students admitted to a Brazilian undergraduate university through the standard entrance process (nonquota students), and those admitted under the affirmative action selection process (quota students). Participants consisted of 494 college students (27.1% quota students) from 2 public universities from South Brazil. Data was analyzed through independent t tests. Results indicated there were no differences between quota and nonquota students regarding college adjustment as measured by Academic Experiences Questionnaire–Reduced Version (AEQ-r). We discuss new perspectives on the stereotyping and controversy quota students face individually and in a societal context. ...
In
Journal of college student development. Alexandria, Va. Vol. 59, n. 3, (May-Jun 2018), p. 347-358.
Source
Foreign
Collections
-
Journal Articles (39558)Humanities (6795)
This item is licensed under a Creative Commons License