Abstract
Individual (e.g., depression, learning styles) and familial (e.g., social support) factors affecting the psychosocial well-being of bilingual, rural Nebraska, paraprofessional educators were examined. Of 26 participants, 15 were first and 5 were second generation Hispanic immigrants. All were currently (n= 20) or formerly (n= 6) involved in an online, distance education, bachelor's degree program in elementary education, with English as a second language certification. Results from data analyses are presented, as are suggestions for working with unique populations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 127-141 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Hispanic Higher Education |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2006 |
Keywords
- Midwest
- academic achievement
- bilingual
- distance education
- immigration
- paraprofessional
- psychosocial stressors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education