Research on the influence of family capital on academic achievement of first-generation college students in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to explore the influence of family capital (including family economic capital, family cultural capital and family social capital) on the academic achievement (including ability development, academic performance and self-concept) of first-generation college students.

Methods

The questionnaires are based on the CFPS (China Family Panel Studies) database and tailored to the specific circumstances. Data was collected from 1524 first-generation college students from five universities in Liaoning Province. SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 24.0 were used to analyze the data.

Results

Family economic capital significantly predicted ability development (standardized regression coefficient = 0.198, P < 0.001) and academic performance (standardiz

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10484505 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature