Self-Monitoring Strategies as a Unique Predictor of Latino Male Student Achievement

Rebecca Covarrubias, Jeff Stone

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Abstract

We examined how self-monitoring (i.e., regulating one’s behaviors; Snyder, 1987) relates to Latino male achievement. In Study 1, college students (N = 413) completed self-monitoring items and reported SAT math scores. As hypothesized, self-monitoring was positively correlated with achievement for Latino male students but was unrelated to achievement for Latina and White male and female students. Study 2 used a high school sample (N = 174) and observed math performance. Analyses revealed that, again, self-monitoring was positively related to achievement for Latino male students but unrelated to achievement for Latinas. These findings demonstrate the unique effects of self-monitoring on Latino male student achievement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)55-70
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Latinos and Education
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • academic achievement
  • Latino male students
  • self-monitoring

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Education

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