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Academic Performance of Mexican American Women: Sources of Support
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Academic Performance of Mexican American Women: Sources of Support

Susan E. Macias Wycoff
Journal of multicultural counseling and development, Vol.24(3), p.146
1996

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Higher Education Mexican Americans Cultural Pluralism Academic Ability Cultural Influences Student Attitudes Family Influence Student Responsibility College Students Motivation Self Concept Academic Achievement Counseling Females Social Support Groups
Examines family encouragement and selected background variables influencing Mexican American female academic achievement at a large southwestern university. Results revealed that students with a positive view of their academic ability combined with a strong sense of personal responsibility for their academic future were likely to be academically successful. (Author/LSR)

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