The Effects of Barriers, Acculturation, and Academic Goals on Latina/o Students’ Academic Performance

Authors

Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Michael B. Johnson
Leticia Cavazos
James Ikonomopoulos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stacey Lee Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Abstract

The current study explored 112 Latina/o college students’ perceptions of barriers, acculturation, academic goals, and academic performance. Acculturation to the Anglo culture and academic goals were positively related to college performance. Perceptions of career barriers also had a positive relationship with college performance. A discussion regarding the importance of these findings is provided and implications for counselors are offered.

Recommended Citation

Vela, J. C., Johnson, M. B., Cavazos, L., Ikonomopoulos, J., & Gonzalez, S. L. (2014). The effects of barriers, acculturation, and academic goals on Latina/o students’ academic performance. VISTAS Online, 37, 1-11.

Publication Title

Vistas Online