Factors Affecting LGBQ College Choice Decisions

• In Event: 14.045 - Roundtable Session 3
  In Roundtable Session: 14.045-10 - Resistance and Resilience Working With Marginalized Populations in Higher Education

Abstract

College choice literature has explored the process of how students aspire, decide and enroll in graduation education. In recent years, contextual factors such as family, socioeconomic status, high school contexts and college finances have been explored. The processes is further complicated for marginalized groups. Utilizing Hossler and Gallagher (1987) three-stage model of college choice, we explore the predisposition, search and college choice processes for 16 lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ students). Implications for students, institutions and policymakers are discussed.

Authors

• David J. Nguyen, Ohio University

• Kristen A. Renn, Michigan State University

• Blue Brazelton, Michigan State University