Overcoming Personal and Academic Challenges: Perspectives From Latina/o College Students

Eleven Latina/o college students were interviewed to provide insight into what kind of coping responses they used to overcome challenges and when such responses were employed. The following responses emerged: positive reframing, acceptance, self-talk, maintaining focus on final goals, using low expe...

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Published in:Journal of Hispanic higher education 2010-10, Vol.9 (4), p.304-316
Main Authors: Cavazos, Javier, Johnson, Michael B., Sparrow, Gregory Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers
College Students
Coping
Goal Orientation
Hispanic American Students
Interviews
Psychological Patterns
Reflection
Self Determination
Self Esteem
Social Support Groups
Stress Management
Student Attitudes
Student Motivation
Teacher Expectations of Students
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Summary:Eleven Latina/o college students were interviewed to provide insight into what kind of coping responses they used to overcome challenges and when such responses were employed. The following responses emerged: positive reframing, acceptance, self-talk, maintaining focus on final goals, using low expectations as motivation, self-reflection, taking action, and seeking support. A discussion regarding the importance of these findings is provided and implications for practice are presented.
ISSN:1538-1927
1552-5716
DOI:10.1177/1538192710380744