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Hurtado Leon, Monica Y. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
This study explored the associations among first-generation, Mexican-American, community college students' mental health services, social capital, resiliency, and their levels of reported college satisfaction. One hundred and five self-identified first-generation, Mexican-American or Chicanx, or Latinx with Mexican origins community college…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Two Year College Students, Mexican Americans, Student Satisfaction
Palacios, Angelica M. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
For over a decade, colleges and universities alike have focused on closing educational gaps in postsecondary education--targeting student success outcomes at each of their respective institutions. Institutes across the nation have finally shifted their attention to the racial and gender gaps that exist, particularly taking account of the gender…
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Hispanic American Students, Two Year College Students, Community Colleges
Sang, Samantha – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Both theoretical and empirical research has recognized the importance of contextual factors for Mexican-origin youths' educational outcomes. The roles of parents, teachers, and peers have been predictive of Mexican-origin youths' academic achievement, educational expectations, and decision to enroll in postsecondary education. However, few studies…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Youth, Academic Achievement, Expectation
Torregosa, Marivic B. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
There have been increased efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented groups (Asians, African-Americans, and Hispanics) and students who speak English as a second language (ESL) into nursing. However their success rates lag behind those students who speak English as a first language. As little is known about the influence of non-cognitive…
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Mexican Americans, Hispanic American Students, White Students
Ramsey, Scott D. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine whether selected independent variables are good predictors of athletic participation among Mexican students. The selected independent variables were gender, GPA, attendance, discipline referrals, and success on the Georgia High School Graduation Test. The dependent variable was participation in athletics.…
Descriptors: Discipline, Grade Point Average, Graduation, Exit Examinations