Jessica M. Dennis1, Jean S. Phinney2, Lizette Ivy Chuateco2
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles, CA, US
2California State University, Los Angeles, CA, US
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Abstract: The role of personal motivational characteristics and environmental social supports in college outcomes was examined in a longitudinal study of 100 ethnic minority first-generation college students. Personal/career-related motivation to attend college in the fall was a positive predictor and lack of peer support was a negative predictor of college adjustment the following spring. Lack of peer support also predicted lower spring GPA.
