First-Generation Professionals' Mixed Methods Data

The dataset is a comprehensive collection of both quantitative and qualitative data that offers unique insights into the experiences of first- and continuing-generation professionals in the United States. The quantitative measures used in this study include widely used and reliable assessments of well-being (WHO-5; Topp et al., 2015), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006), depression (PHQ-9; Kroenke et al., 2001), performance failure appraisal (PFAI-S; Conroy et al., 2002), and standards subscale of the Short Almost Perfect Scale (SAPS; Rice et al., 2014). These assessments provide a comprehensive picture of the participants' psychological well-being in their professional careers. In addition to quantitative measures, the dataset includes rich qualitative responses that provide a deeper understanding of the psychological implications of being a first-generation professional. These open-ended questions were thoughtfully constructed by the author and allow participants to provide nuanced responses. The qualitative data offers insights into how first-generation identity influences overall well-being, the experience of impostor phenomenon, and the ways participants seek support during times of professional distress and burnout. The inclusion of both quantitative and qualitative data makes this dataset valuable for researchers and practitioners seeking to better understand the experiences of first- and continuing-generation professionals. The diverse range of measures used in this study provides a comprehensive view of participants' well-being, while the qualitative responses offer a rich understanding of the psychological implications of being a first-generation professional in the United States.