Parents managing university and family life

Sarah O'Shea, Josephine May, Cathy Stone, Janine Delahunty

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    Abstract

    Many first-in-family (FiF) students begin their university journey not as traditional school leavers, but as mature-age students who have busy family lives, often with young children, as well as working lives to manage. While families can be powerful sources of inspiration, support and encouragement, their demands and expectations can also be problematic and stressful, at times needing careful negotiation. This chapter explores the role that family played in the lives of the mature-age students with children, who formed a significant part of the cohort in Study B. The positive contribution of family, the challenges arising from family needs and demands, and the implications of gendered practices of child care and domestic responsibilities are examined. This chapter also points to the need for institutions to better understand and accommodate the particular needs of parent-students.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFirst-in-family students, university experience and family life
    Subtitle of host publicationMotivations, transitions and participation
    EditorsSarah O'Shea , Josephine May , Cathy Stone , Janine Delahunty
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Chapter8
    Pages155-176
    Number of pages22
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Electronic)9781137582843
    ISBN (Print)9781137582836
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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