Latina/o student achievement: Exploring the influence of student-faculty interactions on college grades

Authors
Anaya, G Cole, DG
Citation
G. Anaya et Dg. Cole, Latina/o student achievement: Exploring the influence of student-faculty interactions on college grades, J COLL STUD, 42(1), 2001, pp. 3-14
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
ISSN journal
08975264 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3 - 14
Database
ISI
SICI code
0897-5264(200101/02)42:1<3:LSAETI>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The influence of student-faculty interactions on the academic achievement L atina/o college students is examined using a national cross-sectional sampl e of 836 students (36.1% men, 63.9% women). Students' college grades were r egressed onto college and student variables, and a variety of student-facul ty interactions. Academically related and personal interactions with facult y as well as the perceived quality of relationships with faculty were found to be positively associated with academic performance.