Understanding Perceived Differences Between Successful and Struggling First-Year Mexican American College Students: An Exploratory Study

Authors

Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Michael B. Johnson
Veronica Castro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
James Ikonomopoulos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

In this exploratory study, we conducted in-depth interviews with university seminar instructors to discover perceived differences between successful and struggling first-year Latina/o college students. Several factors emerged from interviews to differentiate successful and struggling Latina/o college students. These factors include assimilation, motivation to pursue goals, family knowledge and resources, family social class, different preparation for postsecondary education, and different levels of support and encouragement in high school. We provide recommendations for high school counselors and researchers.

Recommended Citation

Vela, J. C., Johnson, M. B., Castro, V., Ikonomopoulos, J., Gonzalez-Sanchez, P. A., & Gonzalez, S. L. (2015). Understanding Perceived Differences Between Successful and Struggling First-Year Mexican American College Students: An Exploratory Study. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/article_62825a22f16116603abcacff0000bee5e7.pdf?sfvrsn=1c4c422c_4

Publication Title

VISTAS Online