scholarly journals Communication Frequency and Types of Supportive Messages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Examining Mexican-Origin College Students’ Relationships With Their Mothers and Fathers

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
Edna C. Alfaro
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mexican Origin ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Central Texas ◽  
Communication Frequency ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
Supportive Messages ◽  
Parent Child Relationships

The current study examined communication between Mexican-origin college students ( n = 84) and their parents and the supportive messages that students received. Students attend a Hispanic Serving Institution in central Texas. Most students (96.4%) communicated weekly with parents. Females communicated more with their mothers. Relationship quality was positively related to communication with fathers. Parents’ supportive messages targeted characteristics of parent–child relationships and noncognitive predictors of academic outcomes. Findings demonstrate that parents are a viable focus for college retention efforts.

Grit and Retention Among First Year Hispanic College Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-270
Author(s):  
J. Derek Lopez ◽  
Jennifer M. Horn
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
College Students ◽  
First Generation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Orientation ◽  
Hispanic College Students ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
New Student Orientation ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
New Student

Hispanic college students attending a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in the southwest United States were administered the short grit survey during new student orientation for 2 consecutive years ( N = 496) to ascertain the association with grit scores and retention after the first year of university attendance. Results indicate that there was a gender difference in grit scores and retention. Few grit survey items were associated with retention, thus suggesting that the grit survey may not be an appropriate predictor of retention for first-generation Hispanic college students.

Peer Mentoring as Social Capital for Latina/o College Students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanne V. Moschetti ◽  
Scott W. Plunkett ◽  
Rafi Efrat ◽  
Dani Yomtov
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Academic Support ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Hispanic Serving

An evaluation was conducted on a university peer mentoring program for Latina/o college students (mostly freshmen and first generation) at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Data were collected across 3 years from 458 Latina/o students with mentors and 86 Latina/o students without mentors (Year 3). Quantitative and qualitative data indicated mentees viewed peer mentors as social capital (e.g., emotional and academic support). Mentees reported increased university integration and connection at posttest, significantly greater than nonmentored students.

Microsystem and Macrosystem Predictors of Latinx College Students’ Depression and Anxiety

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manijeh Badiee ◽  
Edson Andrade
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Ecological Framework ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
Predictors Of Depression

Latinx college students experience depression and anxiety similarly to other groups. Systemic factors (e.g., discrimination, family support) may exacerbate or protect from symptoms. We incorporated an ecological framework to assess family cohesion, social networks, acculturative stress, perceived discrimination, and foreigner objectification as predictors of depression and anxiety for Latinx students at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Only discrimination predicted depression and anxiety after controlling for age, gender, and birthplace. Educational and counseling implications are addressed.

Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support Within Hispanic College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hulya Ermis-Demirtas ◽  
Joshua C. Watson ◽  
Mehmet A. Karaman ◽  
Paula Freeman ◽  
Ajitha Kumaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Southern United States ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Hispanic College Students ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Hispanic Serving

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) within a sample of Hispanic college students. The sample of 223 Hispanic or Latino/a college students consisting of 142 women (65%) and 79 men (35%) was recruited from a Hispanic serving institution in the southern United States. The results of factor analysis confirmed the three-subscale structure of the MSPSS: family, friend, and a significant other.

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