The purpose of this study was to examine different types of family responsibilities among Latina college students and how these responsibilities affect their college experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 first- and second-generation Latina women, aged 18 to 29. Results point to three key emergent themes regarding the role of family responsibility, which are discussed in the context of Latina students' college adjustment and retention.
El propósito de este estudio fue el de examinar tipos diferentes de responsabilidades en la familia entre estudiantes universitarias Latinas y cómo estas responsabilidades afectan sus experiencias universitarias. Entrevistas semiestructuradas se condujeron con 20 mujeres Latinas de primera y segunda generación universitaria, entre las edades de 18 y 29. Los resultados señalan tres temas emergentes de acuerdo al papel de responsabilidad familiar, el cual discutiremos en el contexto de ajuste y retención de estudiantes Latinas universitarias.
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