ERIC Number: EJ1342609
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
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The Impact of Family and Friends Social Support on Latino/a First-Generation College Students' Perceived Stress, Depression, and Social Isolation
Suwinyattichaiporn, Tara; Johnson, Zac D.
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v21 n3 p297-314 Jul 2022
This study highlights Latino/a first-generation students by investigating the associations of stress, depression, and social isolation with family and friend social support in their college experiences. Using random sampling, nine-hundred and seven (N = 907) Latino/a first-generation students participated in this study. Results indicated family social support is negatively associated with stress and depression, social support from friends is negatively associated with social isolation, and family social support is a moderator of stress and depression.
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, First Generation College Students, Stress Variables, Depression (Psychology), Social Isolation, Student Experience, Mental Health, Family Relationship, Peer Relationship, Social Support Groups, Stress Management, Coping, Minority Serving Institutions, Correlation
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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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Identifiers - Location: California
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