Positive Psychology Factors as Predictors of Latina/o College Students’ Psychological Grit

Authors

Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Wayne D. Smith, University of Houston–Victoria
James F. Whittenberg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rebekah Guardiola, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Miranda Savage, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2018

Abstract

Latina/o college students (N = 130) provided perceptions of psychological grit, presence of meaning in life, search for meaning in life, hope, life satisfaction, and mindfulness. Hope and mindfulness were significant predictors of psychological grit. A discussion regarding the importance of these findings and implications for counselors are presented.

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Un grupo de estudiantes universitarios latinos (N = 130) aportó sus percepciones de perseverancia psicológica, presencia de sentido en la vida, búsqueda de sentido en la vida, esperanza, satisfacción vital y atención plena. Se presenta una discusión sobre la importancia de estos hallazgos y sus implicaciones para los consejeros.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Vela, J. C., Smith, W. D., Whittenberg, J. F., Guardiola, R., & Savage, M. (2018). Positive psychology factors as predictors of Latina/o college students’ psychological grit. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 46(1), 2-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmcd.12089

Publication Title

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

DOI

10.1002/jmcd.12089