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The Acculturation Experiences of Foreign- Born Students of Color in Physics

  • Sharon Fries-Britt , Chrystal A. George Mwangi EMAIL logo and Alicia M. Peralta
Published/Copyright: November 12, 2014
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Abstract

This study focuses on 15 foreign-born students majoring in physics who are also racial/ethnic minorities. We address the research question: What are the acculturation experiences of foreign-born Students of Color majoring in physics? Berry’s (2003) theory of acculturation and Bandura’s (1994) theory of self-efficacy were substantive frameworks for analyzing the data. The findings illustrate participants’ cultural, educational, and social adjustments. Emphasis is placed on how participants navigate and achieve success in this process.

Published Online: 2014-11-12
Published in Print: 2014-11-1

© 2014 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin/Boston

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