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Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Restricted Dissertation: Campus only access
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Department
Educational Leadership and Curriculum
First Reader/Committee Chair
Dr. Jacqueline Romano
Abstract
This study adopted a narrative inquiry methodology to explore the underlying forces guiding Latino parent involvement within a parent advocacy group. Data collected through semi-structured interviews, a focus group interview, and a demographic questionnaire were analyzed employing Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth Theory and Cross’s (1989) Cultural Proficiency Continuum. Testimonios from the participants highlighted six captivating themes shaping Latino parent involvement within the advocacy group: (1) Beyond Inheritance: Crafting New Legacies, (2) Visible Bonds: The Power of Presence, (3) Advocates with Heart: Amplifying Voices (4) United Voices, Shared Journeys: Joining Forces for Advocacy (5) Breaking Chains, Shaping Futures: Learning from the Past, and (6) Forging Pathways: Insights and Visions for Future Advocacy. This study unveiled that the profound motivations of Latino parents extend beyond personal aspirations and are focused on providing their children with enriched opportunities and breaking away from challenges inherited from their past. These testimonios embody the cultural concept of “tequio” and emphasize the collaborative nature of their advocacy efforts while allowing Latino parents to reconcile with their past and provide their children with opportunities unavailable to them. This study provides an understanding of the intersectionality between cultural, historical, and personal factors that shape Latino parent involvement within advocacy groups, revealing the transformative potential present within Latino parent advocacy groups.
Recommended Citation
Rivas, Maria, "COMPARTIENDO NUESTRAS HISTORIAS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY ABOUT LATINO PARENT INVOLVEMENT" (2024). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1851.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1851