Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ881622
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Apr
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-8534
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The Influence of Acculturation and Enculturation on Mexican American High School Students' Decision to Apply to College
Castillo, Linda G.; Lopez-Arenas, Araceli; Saldivar, Isaac M.
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v38 n2 p88-98 Apr 2010
This study examined the influence of acculturation, enculturation, parental education level, financial concerns, and gender on 106 Mexican American high school students' decisions to apply to college. Results indicated that acculturation and female gender were significant predictors. Implications for interventions with Latino high school students are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Mexican Americans, High School Students, Hispanic American Students, Decision Making, College Applicants, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Gender Differences, Paying for College
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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