Does linguistic background influence academic anxiety in Latino students?

Presenter Information

Angie J. Marroquin, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow

Presenter Hometown

Versailles

Major

Psychology/Spanish

Department

Psychology

Degree

Undergraduate

Mentor

Sara Incera

Mentor Department

Psychology

Recommended Citation

Marroquin, Angie J., "Does linguistic background influence academic anxiety in Latino students?" (2023). University Presentation Showcase Event. 45.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2023/undergraduate/45

Abstract

College students are likely to experience academic anxiety. There is an increasing number of Latinos/as attending universities in the United States, but few studies have focused on levels of academic anxiety in Latino populations. The purpose of this study is to determine whether linguistic background influences academic anxiety in Latino students. A survey was distributed to Latino students enrolled in universities across Kentucky. Results indicate that none of the predicted linguistic factors (i.e., English Proficiency, English History, and English Usage) impact academic anxiety in Latino students. It is surprising to find that variations in Latino students’ linguistic background do not influence academic anxiety at the university level.

Keywords: Academic Anxiety, English Proficiency, English Usage, English History, Latino Students

Presentation format

Poster