| This study investigated the unique experiences and sources of resilience of three female Mexican American students (FMAS) enrolled in the McNair scholar's program at a small, predominantly Hispanic and female university. Of particular interest were their descriptions of positive experiences or events enabling them to persist in their undergraduate studies, as well as plans to pursue a graduate degree In this qualitative investigation, Yin's (2003) multiple case study approach was used, and Mile and Huberman's (1994) data analysis process was applied. The local understandings and personal and environmental experiences of these students were learned through a semi-structured interview based on Bronfenbrenner's (2005) ecological model of human development. |
