Identifying Relevant Predictors of Latina/o Adolescents’ Vocational Outcome Expectations

Authors

  • Christian Garcia The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Javier Cavoazos Vela The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Fred Guerra The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Clarissa Garcia The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Keywords:

positive psychology, Latina/o adolescents, vocational outcome expectations

Abstract

A positive psychology and cultural framework are useful to understand Latina/o adolescents’ vocational outcome expectations.  In the current study, we examined how hope, happiness, college-going beliefs, enculturation, and acculturation influenced Latina/o adolescents’ career development. Higher levels of hope and college-going beliefs predicted vocational outcome expectations.  A discussion regarding the importance of these findings and recommendations for counselors and administrators are provided.

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Published

2020-03-02

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1

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Articles

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