Abstract
The goal of this study was to explore the factors that contribute to academic resilience in at-risk late adolescents. Specifically, the study investigates how intrapersonal (self-efficacy, academic autonomy, locus of control) and interpersonal (parental involvement and parental autonomy support) factors and family income relate to academic resilience. The study was conducted using a survey with 91 juniors and seniors at a central California high school. Results support the relationship between intrapersonal factors (self-efficacy, academic autonomy and locus of control) and academic resilience of low-income adolescents. Contrary to other findings within this field, there were limited relations between parental involvement and parental autonomy support with academic resilience. This study also found a significant relationship between higher income level and higher GPA. Finally, students’ with lower income levels were significantly associated with a single parent family structure. Limitations and future implications are discussed.