ERIC Number: EJ1157735
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-8431
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The Influence of Loneliness and Interpersonal Relations on Latina/o Middle School Students' Wellbeing
Heredia, Dagoberto, Jr.; Sanchéz Gonzalez, Mayra L.; Rosner, Christine M.; He, Xiao; Castillo, Linda G.; Ojeda, Lizette
Journal of Latinos and Education, v16 n4 p338-348 2017
This study examined associations of loneliness and relationships (e.g., teacher/student relationships, peer support, and family support) with wellbeing among Latina/o middle school students. A hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that age and loneliness predicted wellbeing; older students and students with high levels of loneliness reported higher wellbeing. The interaction effect between loneliness and peer support suggested that peer support was related with wellbeing only among students high in loneliness. Similarly, the interaction effect between loneliness and family support suggested that family support was associated with wellbeing only among students high in loneliness. Implications for addressing cultural determinants of wellbeing are provided.
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Teacher Student Relationship, Peer Relationship, Family Relationship, Well Being, Hispanic American Students, Middle School Students, Age Differences, Predictor Variables, Interaction, Grade 8, Acculturation, Mexican Americans, Rating Scales, Questionnaires, Hypothesis Testing, Multiple Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans
Grant or Contract Numbers: PRP334A020151