DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/TX2M-A587

Author ORCID Identifier

0000-0001-6150-7954

Defense Date

2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Education

First Advisor

Donna Gibson

Second Advisor

Kamden Strunk

Third Advisor

Julia Green Bryan

Fourth Advisor

Daniel Gutierrez

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between school counselor access and Latine students’ college-going behaviors using data from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09). The study was guided by critical race theory and Yosso’s community cultural wealth model (2005). Binary logistic regression models, Chi-square tests of independence, and descriptive statistics were used to explore the associations between school counselor access, Latine student college-going behaviors, and caregiver expectations. The findings show stronger associations between caregiver expectations and Latine student college-going behaviors than school counselor access. Additionally, findings provide evidence that experiences of oppression are likely barriers to Bachelor’s degree programs for Latine students.

Rights

© The Author

Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

6-5-2025

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