Date Available
12-8-2014
Year of Publication
2014
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Document Type
Master's Thesis
College
Communication and Information
Department/School/Program
Communication
First Advisor
Dr. Brandi Frisby
Second Advisor
Dr. Chike Anyaegbunam
Abstract
This study seeks to explore the relationship between intercultural communication experiences and college persistence in first-generation college students from the Central Appalachian region. Because Appalachia has a rich and unique culture, which is often misunderstood, the literature review seeks to establish a basis for studying this relationship as a way to understand the multi-dimensional nature of low-educational attainment in the Appalachian region, particularly Eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Using a survey-based quantitative method this study examines Appalachian first generation students attending college as an intercultural communication process through the frame of acculturation theory. Specifically, the study seeks information about the students’ previous intercultural communication experiences, cultural identity, intercultural sensitivity, and college persistence. This study attempts to predict first generation, Appalachian students’ college persistence with their previous intercultural communication experiences, cultural identity, and intercultural sensitivity.
Recommended Citation
Garrison, Meredith A., "The Relationship Between Intercultural Communication Experience and College Persistence Among First Generation Appalachian Students" (2014). Theses and Dissertations--Communication. 31.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/comm_etds/31
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Appalachian Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, International and Intercultural Communication Commons
