Understanding the Latinx experience : developmental and contextual influences / Vasti Torres, Ebelia Hernandez and Sylvia Martinez ; foreword by Sarita E. Brown and Deborah A. Santiago.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torres, Vasti, 1960- author.

Hernandez, Ebelia, 1974- author.

Martinez, Sylvia, 1976- author.

Contributor:

Brown, Sarita, writer of foreword.

Santiago, Deborah, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic Americans--Education (Higher)--Social aspects.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic American college students--Social conditions.

Hispanic American college students.

Hispanic Americans--Ethnic identity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY ; Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2023.

Summary:

The Latino presence continues to grow in traditional population enclaves and has tripled in areas that are not traditionally associated with this pan-ethnic group. The dramatic growth of this population in the U.S. requires a considerably deeper understanding of individuals that share this multifaceted identity. This timely book synthesizes new research and its implications for practice that is critical for professionals working with Latinos in educational and counseling contexts. The authors provide insight into identity development, environmental influences, and how these factors influence persistence in higher education. By using a synthesis approach to organize multiple studies around how being Latinx influences the experiences of students in college and beyond, the authors offer a holistic view of the Latino population. Each chapter uses mixed method data points to highlight the experiences of this growing population and provide helpful insights for those who work with Latinx individuals within higher education and community settings. The new Lifespan Model of Latinx Ethnic Identity Development constitutes a framework to consider the development and tensions experienced by Latinos as they engage with the various cultures represented within U.S. society. The studies presented in this book provide an evidence-based understanding how environmental differences may produce differing levels of development for college students and how change in environments produce reflective refinement of adult Latinx identity. Practitioners will learn about practices that help Latinx college students. Faculty and researchers will gain new understandings of the Latinx experience, and discover a starting point for further reflection and investigation.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: A Uniquely American State of Mind: Being Latino in Higher Education

Chapter 2: Introduction to the Voices of Latinos

Chapter 3: A Lifespan Model of Latinx Ethnic Identity Development

Chapter 4: Environmental Influences on the Experiences of Latinx Individuals

Chapter 5: Intersections of Multiple Identities and Contextual Influences

Chapter 6: Influences on the Persistence of Latinx Students in Higher Education

Chapter 7: Critical Insights for Future Research on Latinx Identity Development

Appendix A: Defining the Terms Used by Latinos

Appendix B: Methodology for Longitudinal Study: Investigating the Complexities of the Choice to Stay in College for Latino Students

References

About the Authors

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-98021-9

1-00-344848-8

1-000-97499-5

1-003-44848-8

1-62036-733-5

9781003448488

OCLC:

1389363763