Conference
Whose Decision Is It?
Author
- Steven Johnson (Iowa State University)
Abstract
This presentation will explore the influence of Latin American families in the decision making process of their children participating in higher education and will examine the roles of family in the student’s decision to move forth in higher education. The significance of this topic will be in developing an understanding of Latino/a culture reasons for seeking or not seeking a college experience. Family influence on the student’s decision to attend college is very important in the Latino/a culture. To increase the number of Latin American students in higher education institutions it is necessary to explore the influences of family in the decision making process.