Graduate Studies

 

First Advisor

Beth Doll

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Committee Members

Cynthia Willis-Esqueda, Kara Mitchell Viesca, Susan Swearer

Department

Educational Psychology

Date of this Version

5-2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Citation

A dissertation presented to the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Major: Educational Psychology (School Psychology)

Under the supervision of Professor Beth Doll

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2025

Comments

Copyright 2025, Abril Rangel-Pacheco. Used by permission

Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the relations between familismo, family achievement guilt, subjective wellbeing, and anxious and depressive symptoms in a sample of Latine young adults enrolled in college in the United States. Familismo has previously been linked to educational success and psychological and behavioral health. On the other hand, family achievement guilt has been linked to low self-esteem and internalizing symptoms. However, it is unclear how these factors interact to impact the psychopathology (i.e., anxious and depression symptoms) and psychological wellbeing (i.e. subjective wellbeing) of Latine young adults in college. Data were collected from 83 Latine young adults enrolled in 2–4-year college or universities in the United States. The results from this study further enhance the understanding of how Latine cultural values and roles impact the mental health and wellbeing of Latine college students pursuing higher education. Implications for the mental health support of Latine individuals in institutions of higher education are discussed.

Advisor: Beth Doll

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