Title
Perceptions of Student Success Potential
Date
5-31-2018 5:00 PM
End Time
31-5-2018 7:00 PM
Location
WUC Pacific Room
Session Chair
Jaime Cloud
Session Chair
Brent King
Session Title
Behavioral Sciences poster Session
Presentation Type
Poster session
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Jaime Cloud
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the perceptions of traditional college students toward foster students. Most foster students believe that others expect them to fail, which is a challenging obstacle to overcome, resulting in very low rates of college completion. However, studies have found that anyone considered to be an underdog, beginning at an initial inferior position but with looming success, was estimated to have a higher potential for success. To test the applicability of underdog theory to foster care students, the control group was given 4 biographies of enrolled college students listed as having grown up in a stable, loving home, while the test group was given the same biographies with the students listed as having grown up in foster care. Data was analyzed using a 2x2 Analysis of Variance and found that foster students were rated higher overall. Implications and future directions will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Bliss, Tricia, "Perceptions of Student Success Potential" (2018). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 78.
https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2018/all/78
Perceptions of Student Success Potential
WUC Pacific Room
The purpose of this study was to test the perceptions of traditional college students toward foster students. Most foster students believe that others expect them to fail, which is a challenging obstacle to overcome, resulting in very low rates of college completion. However, studies have found that anyone considered to be an underdog, beginning at an initial inferior position but with looming success, was estimated to have a higher potential for success. To test the applicability of underdog theory to foster care students, the control group was given 4 biographies of enrolled college students listed as having grown up in a stable, loving home, while the test group was given the same biographies with the students listed as having grown up in foster care. Data was analyzed using a 2x2 Analysis of Variance and found that foster students were rated higher overall. Implications and future directions will be discussed.