The current study examined the role of family orientations on the achievement motivations (i.e., achievement goal orientations and intrinsic motivation) of high school youths of different generational status (i.e., from immigrant or non-immigrant families) when their perception of their parents' goals and classroom goal structures were tested…

This qualitative case study examines 43 black students' understanding of the relationships of social identity, academic identity, and college-going aspirations. Specifically, we focus on understanding how stereotypes influence the academic motivation of black immigrant and black native-born students. Findings suggest distinctions across ethnicity…

This year's conference theme, "Creating New Trajectories for Adult Education," provided opportunities for presenters to peruse many avenues available for investigating and engaging the field and practice of adult learning. The following proceedings contain valuable information and tools to equip education professionals further as they…