Academic Self-Regulation in Latino Adolescents: The Role of Social Life Skills and Interpersonal Relationships at School

• In Event: Poster Session 17
  In Poster Session: Social Influences on Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine associations among interpersonal relationships at school, social life skills, and academic self-regulation in Latino adolescents. The sample (N = 280) consisted of 9th through 12th grade students, ranging in age from 14 to 19, who self-identified as Latino. A meditational model was proposed and tested and found to be a reasonable fit for the data. This study does raise concerns for Latino students who lack confidence in their ability to interact in social settings. These students are less likely to report the kinds of caring relationships with peers and teachers that are positively associated with academic self-regulation.

Authors

• Robert M. Nelson, University of Central Oklahoma

• Michelle L. Rosser, The University of Oklahoma

• Rythm Spasic, University of Central Oklahoma

• Lowell Robertson, University of Central Oklahoma