A Qualitative Study of Resilient Latina/o College Students

Authors

Javier Cavazos Vela, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Michael B. Johnson
Cheryl Fielding, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alyssa G. Cavazos, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Veronica Castro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Luti Vela

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-28-2010

Abstract

This study was conducted with 11 Latina/o college students in order to provide insight into how these students develop a sense of resilience. Five factors from J. H. McMillan and D. F. Reed's (1994) concept of resiliency appeared to play an important role in these students' high academic achievement: high educational goals, support and encouragement from parents, intrinsic motivation, internal locus of control, and high self-efficacy. Recommendations for future research are offered, and implications for practice are presented.

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Recommended Citation

Cavazos Jr, J., Johnson, M. B., Fielding, C., Cavazos, A. G., Castro, V., & Vela, L. (2010). A qualitative study of resilient Latina/o college students. Journal of Latinos and Education, 9(3), 172-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431003761166

Publication Title

Journal of Latinos and Education

DOI

10.1080/15348431003761166