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Family Conflict and Academic Performance of First-Year Asian American Undergraduates.

Authors :
Bahrassa, Nazneen F.
Syed, Moin
Su, Jenny
Lee, Richard M.
Source :
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology. Oct2011, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p415-426. 12p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This three-study investigation examined risk and protective factors for poor academic performance among Asian American first-year undergraduates. Students were surveyed prior to starting college and their GPA was collected after their first semester in college. Family conflict as a significant risk factor for poor academic performance was examined in all three studies. The results indicate that higher family conflict prior to college was related to lower first-semester college GPA, after controlling for standardized test scores and high school rank (Studies 1-3). Even though psychological distress was related to both family conflict and GPA, it did not mediate the relationship between family conflict and GPA (Studies 2 and 3). In terms of protective factors, the results indicate that life satisfaction buffered the negative effects of family conflict on first-semester college GPA (Study 3). Together, these findings support the need to take into account family variables and psychological well-being in the academic performance of Asian American students as they transition from high school to college. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10999809
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66869333
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024731