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Valenzuela, Angela; Dornbusch, Sanford M. – Social Science Quarterly, 1994
Reports on a study of the relationship of family role and structure with academic achievement among 2,666 Anglo and 492 Mexican American high school students. Relates behavioral, attitudinal, and structural dimensions of families to students' self-reported grades. Finds that familistic attitudes are important to academic success. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Ethnic Groups, Extended Family, Family (Sociological Unit)