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McKenzie GallivanFollow

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Psychology

Anticipated Graduation Year

2024

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Open Access

Abstract

The present research explores linkages between ethnic identity, education plans, and experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic among young adults. Longitudinal data were collected from a study of low-income, predominately Latinx and Black teens and parents. Bivariate correlation analyses were conducted. The results found that experiencing more risk during the pandemic was positively correlated with attending a community college. Additionally, ethnic identity was positively correlated with both attending a community college and a 4-year college. These results show that a sense of strong ethnic identity among Latinx and Black teens may be protective within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Faculty Mentors & Instructors

Maria Radulescu Christine Li-Grining

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Education Plans Among Racially Minoritized Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The present research explores linkages between ethnic identity, education plans, and experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic among young adults. Longitudinal data were collected from a study of low-income, predominately Latinx and Black teens and parents. Bivariate correlation analyses were conducted. The results found that experiencing more risk during the pandemic was positively correlated with attending a community college. Additionally, ethnic identity was positively correlated with both attending a community college and a 4-year college. These results show that a sense of strong ethnic identity among Latinx and Black teens may be protective within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.