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FAMILISM AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A PERSPECTIVE FROM PUERTO RICAN MOTHERS LIVING ON THE ISLAND

Vellon Fernandez, Arelis V., I

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2011, Master of Science, Miami University, Family and Child Studies.
While there is sizable body of literature substantiating the significance of family values such as familism for Latino families, most research has focused on Mexican families or Latinos living in the US mainland. Research is needed to examine specific factors of familism among Puerto Rican families living on the island. The principal objective of the current study was to explore familism with specific emphasis on the academic achievement of young school children. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Framework guided the study, where 10 married or cohabiting women were interviewed using a semi- structured qualitative approach. Mothers provided information about their perceptions of values, familism, parents as models to instill values and contributions of teachers to child’s values. Findings demonstrated that familism is predictor of positive child’s academic achievement. Some exceptions were found regarding family relationships and child’s education. The study promotes discussion and further exploration about unique perspectives in family values.
Kevin Ray Bush, PhD (Advisor)
Elise Radina, PhD (Committee Member)
Saúl Rivera, PhD (Committee Member)
48 p.

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  • Vellon Fernandez, I, A. V. (2011). FAMILISM AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A PERSPECTIVE FROM PUERTO RICAN MOTHERS LIVING ON THE ISLAND [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311873274

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Vellon Fernandez, I, Arelis. FAMILISM AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A PERSPECTIVE FROM PUERTO RICAN MOTHERS LIVING ON THE ISLAND. 2011. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311873274.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Vellon Fernandez, I, Arelis. "FAMILISM AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A PERSPECTIVE FROM PUERTO RICAN MOTHERS LIVING ON THE ISLAND." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311873274

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)