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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1142429
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jul
Pages: 13
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The Role of Character Strengths and Family Importance on Mexican American College Students' Life Satisfaction
Vela, Javier C.; Sparrow, Gregory Scott; Ikonomopoulos, James; Gonzalez, Stacey L.; Rodriguez, Basilio
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v16 n3 p273-285 Jul 2017
We examined how character strengths and family importance influenced Mexican American college students' life satisfaction. Using multiple regression analysis, findings indicated that optimism, grit, and gratitude were significant predictors of life satisfaction. We provide a discussion regarding the importance of these findings as well as recommendations for future research.
Descriptors: College Students, Mexican Americans, Personality Traits, Resilience (Psychology), Academic Persistence, Life Satisfaction, Family Influence, Student Satisfaction, Positive Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Multiple Regression Analysis, Attitude Measures, Questionnaires
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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