ERIC Number: ED636074
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 76
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ISBN: 979-8-3796-1783-7
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Perceptions of Career Barriers among Low-Income and Minority Students at Urban Community College
Shah, Faiza A.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Dayton
This study explored the perception of career barriers among low-income and minority students at Urban Community College by using career barrier inventory revised (CBI-R) instrument. Data analysis showed that students have perceived external career barriers, such as racial discrimination, and internal perceived career barriers, such as, inadequate preparation in their career field and dissatisfy with career they currently have. The results shows that they may have slight internal career barrier of lack of confidence, and external career barriers sex discrimination, multiple-role conflict which means someone who is working as well as taking care of children at home. To help students overcome their career barriers an action plan was designed for intervention, which included workshops, counseling services, and psychoeducation intervention. Assessment and evaluation plan was designed for the effectiveness and improvement of this program. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Community College Students, Low Income Students, Minority Group Students, Careers, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Urban Schools, Self Esteem, Gender Discrimination, Role Conflict, Racial Discrimination, Job Satisfaction, Career Readiness
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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