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Undergraduate Single Mothers’ Experiences in Postsecondary Education
Author(s) -
Beeler Sydney
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
new directions for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0741
pISSN - 0271-0560
DOI - 10.1002/he.20210
Subject(s) - higher education , postsecondary education , ideal (ethics) , pedagogy , psychology , mathematics education , sociology , medical education , political science , medicine , law
Using Astin's (1993) College Impact Model, this chapter explores the current literature as it relates to single mothers in undergraduate postsecondary education. The chapter looks at the ways that undergraduates who are single mothers are counter to the “ideal‐student” norms. Policy and best‐practice recommendations conclude the chapter.