The impact of social identity and cultural capital on different ethnic student groups at university

Stuart, M., Lido, C. and Morgan, J. (2009) The impact of social identity and cultural capital on different ethnic student groups at university. Project Report. ESRC, Swindon.

Abstract

This research examines the experience of students from different student groups in higher education in Britain, asking the following questions: Is there any effect of different ‘University Cultures’ on students’ experience of higher education? How do different groups of students understand the concept of ‘belonging’ and ‘identity’ within a University? Do different student groups have different expectations and experiences of higher education? The research will draw on a range of social theories such as Social Capital, Cosmopolitanisation, Identity and Belonging and Mobility, assessing their relevance to the experience of different ethnic students in higher education (HE). Three HE institutions will participate in this project; a large comprehensive University, a campus based old University and a specialist college. A variety of quantitative and qualitative methods will be employed to maximise the breadth and depth of information gathered. Data collection will include a large scale questionnaire, focus groups and educational life history interviews with students from three differing institutions. Outcomes will inform the national debate about degree outcomes for different student groups and satisfaction levels between some student groups.

• Item Type: Research Reports or Papers (Project Report)
• Additional Information: ESRC End of Award Report, RES-000-22-2485
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lido, Professor Catherine
• Authors: Stuart, M., Lido, C., and Morgan, J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Social Justice Place and Lifelong Education; College of Social Sciences > School of Education > People, Place & Social Change
• Publisher: ESRC
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2009 The Authors
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the authors.