Graduate Program

School Psychology

Degree Name

Specialist in School Psychology

Semester of Degree Completion

2008

Thesis Director

J. Michael Havey

Thesis Committee Member

Unknown

Thesis Committee Member

Unknown

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the level of resiliency found in middle school Latinos in the south suburbs of Chicago. The Hispanic population is currently booming with the most growth coming from Mexican Immigrants. Many young Hispanics face munerous stressors attributed to cultural issues and low Socioeconomicstatus (SES). Few studies have examined resiliency in young Hispanics. Resiliency plays an integral part in adjusting to life, and a lack of, or passel of it can lead to maladjustment or negative outcomes. This study compared the level of resiliency between Hispanic middle school males and Caucasian middle school males. A total of 49 participants (25 Hispanic, 24 Caucasian) took part in the study. Results indicated that Hispanic males have significantly higher levels of resiliency than do their Caucasian student counterparts.

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