Latina/o Students in Higher Education

Using Cultural Social Networks to Improve Academic Success and Retention

Presenter: Mariana Guerrero

Co-Presenter(s):
Shaela Alejandre, Shirley Garcia, Alexa Rayas, Marc-Emil Sevilla

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 22-23

Semester: Spring

Faculty Mentor: Elisa Velazquez

Department: Psychology

Funding Source/Sponsor: McNair

Other Funding Source/Program: School of Social Sciences, One Time Innovation and Strategic Funding-Office of the Provost, ORSP

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Diversity and Social Justice

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1o0qgWZXO6Llbf7aR9X2kPiB3US0r78n0

Abstract:
Our study documented the nature, purpose, and value of the Comadre relationship, a culturally significant peer relationship, developed by Latina/o college students attending a predominantly white institution. We hypothesize that the Comadre relationship promotes academic resilience and it should be recognized as an important protective factor for the academic success of Latina/o students.