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Breaking barriers

Reducing inequality in higher education by understanding and addressing diverse student needs

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ID21592447
AuthorsFabienne Cadet (0000-0001-8279-3371, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale Florida USA, corresponding author), Suri Weisfeld‐Spolter (H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale Florida USA), Yuliya V Yurova (0000-0003-4524-3471, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale Florida USA)
Year2024
Volume78
Issue3
Pages1202-1220
Publication date2024-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHigher Education Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-5224 • E-ISSN: 1468-2273
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hequ.12526
OpenAlexW4393986467
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited24

The purpose of this research is to explore the differences in perceived opportunities and potential barriers leading to inequality in our higher education system. To do this, we examine differences in satisfaction and expectations that exist among college students based on three key heterogeneous characteristics – gender identity (male vs. female), major declaration (decided vs. undecided) and generation (first generation vs. non‐first generation). Six hundred twenty‐five students completed a survey about the level of importance and satisfaction with educational services at their institutions. A mixed method design including analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test differences between students. At a time where universities are working arduously to increase enrolment numbers, adjusting the strategy to cater to the unique needs of students may prove to be part of the solution and more importantly, help remove barriers to lessen the current inequalities and improve access to education for all types of students

Economic growth · Economics · Higher education · Inequality · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Higher Education and Employability · Higher Education Governance and Development · Higher Education Research Studies · Psychology

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Citations per year1.5
Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
Highly citedNo

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