Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1103041
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jul
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-1927
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The Impact of Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional Factors on Latina/o College Students' Life Satisfaction
Vela, Javier C.; Ikonomopoulos, James; Hinojosa, Karina; Gonzalez, Stacey L.; Duque, Omar; Calvillo, Megan
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v15 n3 p260-276 Jul 2016
This manuscript investigated the contributions of individual, interpersonal, and institutional factors on Latina/o college students' life satisfaction. Participants included 130 Latina/o students enrolled at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Results indicated that search for meaning in life, mentoring, and family support were significant predictors of life satisfaction. Researchers provide implications for counselors and psychologists.
Descriptors: College Students, Life Satisfaction, Hispanic American Students, Predictor Variables, Mentors, Institutional Characteristics, Family Relationship, Student Attitudes, Individual Characteristics, Peer Relationship, Introductory Courses, Psychology, Surveys, Self Efficacy, Questionnaires, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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