Room 1 - Dr. Margarita Azmitia

• In Event: Friday Morning Chat with Leaders

Abstract

I am an immigrant from Guatemala and a professor of psychology at UC-Santa Cruz. I study the role of identity development and family, peer, and mentorship relationships in racially diverse, low-income adolescents and emerging adults' educational and life pathways. I also research how discrimination and sense of belonging affect students' motivation and engagement in middle school, high school, and college. I primarily investigate these issues through surveys and interviews. I look forward to chatting with you.

Author

• Margarita Azmitia, University of California - Santa Cruz
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