Defining Attitudes toward Higher Education Attitudes toward college education represent complex psychological constructs that encompass an individual’s evaluative judgments, feelings, and behavioral intentions regarding the value, utility, and experience of postsecondary schooling. Psychologically, an attitude is often characterized by the tripartite or ABC model, comprising the affective component (emotions and feelings associated with college, such […]
Introduction: Defining Attitudes and Disability in Higher Education Attitudes are complex psychosocial constructs comprising cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. In the context of higher education (HE), these attitudes—held by administrators, faculty, staff, and peers—profoundly shape the lived experiences and educational trajectories of students with disabilities (SwD). A truly inclusive university environment cannot be achieved solely […]
Attitudes toward Ethnic Student Organizations: An Overview Ethnic Student Organizations (ESOs) represent a critical facet of the modern collegiate landscape, serving as pivotal sites for identity development, cultural preservation, and social mobilization among students from various ethnic and racial backgrounds. Attitudes toward these organizations—held both by members of the dominant majority and by students from […]
Defining General Education and Its Goals General education, often referred to as the core curriculum, constitutes the foundational academic experiences designed to provide students with a broad base of knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential for success in complex modern society, regardless of their eventual specialization or career path. Unlike specific disciplinary training, the overarching goals […]