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Direct linkVela, Javier C.; Sparrow, Gregory Scott; Ikonomopoulos, James; Gonzalez, Stacey L.; Rodriguez, Basilio – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2017
We examined how character strengths and family importance influenced Mexican American college students' life satisfaction. Using multiple regression analysis, findings indicated that optimism, grit, and gratitude were significant predictors of life satisfaction. We provide a discussion regarding the importance of these findings as well as…
Descriptors: College Students, Mexican Americans, Personality Traits, Resilience (Psychology)
Download full textCavazos Vela, Javier; Ikonomopoulos, James; Garcia, Christian; Whittenberg, James; Gonzalez, Stacey Lee – Journal of School Counseling, 2019
Latinx adolescents may begin middle school with lower levels of life satisfaction and hope. In the current study, we implemented a small-series (N = 4) single-case research design to evaluate the impact of a group counseling wellness experience to increase Latinx adolescents' life satisfaction and hope. Analysis of participants' scores on outcome…
Descriptors: Wellness, Middle School Students, Hispanic American Students, Scores
Vela, Javier C.; Lerma, Eunice; Ikonomopoulos, James – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2017
In the current study, we investigated the psychometric properties of two meaningful measures of subjective well-being among Mexican American high school and college students. Participants completed the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) or Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) as measures of subjective well-being. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics, Life Satisfaction, Psychological Patterns
Ikonomopoulos, James; Vela, Javier Cavazos; Smith, Wayne D.; Dell'Aquila, Julia – Professional Counselor, 2016
Counseling graduate students may begin practicum with low self-efficacy regarding their counseling abilities and skills. In the current study, we implemented a small-series (N = 11) single-case research design to assess the effectiveness of the practicum experience to increase counseling students' self-efficacy. Analysis of participants' scores on…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Counselor Training, Student Attitudes, Practicums
Vela, Javier Cavazos; Garcia, Christian; Whittenberg, James; Ikonomopoulos, James; Gonzalez, Stacey L. – Journal of School Counseling, 2019
Latina/o adolescents may begin middle school with lower levels of life satisfaction, hope, and self-compassion. In the current study, a small-series (N = 5) single-case research design was implemented to evaluate the impact of a positive psychology group counseling experience to increase Latina/o adolescents' life satisfaction, hope, and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Hispanic American Students, Case Studies, Psychology
Vela, Javier C.; Ikonomopoulos, James; Hinojosa, Karina; Gonzalez, Stacey L.; Duque, Omar; Calvillo, Megan – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2016
This manuscript investigated the contributions of individual, interpersonal, and institutional factors on Latina/o college students' life satisfaction. Participants included 130 Latina/o students enrolled at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Results indicated that search for meaning in life, mentoring, and family support were significant predictors…
Descriptors: College Students, Life Satisfaction, Hispanic American Students, Predictor Variables
