The History of English Literature: Educational Manual
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
|---|---|
| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | Duke University Press, Auburn University, AL, USA, Behavioral Assessment, Inc. |
| ANO | 2022 |
| TIPO | Book |
| PERIÓDICO | Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences |
| ISSN | 0739-9863 |
| E-ISSN | 1552-6836 |
| EDITORA | Sage Publications |
| DOI | 10.1177/07399863231197333 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-14 |
| MD5 |
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Resumo
The purpose of this study was to develop the Hispanic Optimism and Personal Expectancy (HOPE), a measure of optimism related to the concept of the American Dream. This measure assesses beliefs that are shared by Hispanic/Latinx immigrants and non-immigrants about opportunities for advancement in the United States. Based on focus groups consisting of both immigrant and non-immigrant Hispanic/Latinx participants ( n = 93), twenty four (24) items for the measure were created from qualitative interviews. Separate exploratory ( n = 174) and confirmatory ( n = 181) factor analysis supported three factors: Hope for a better life, for freedom & security, and for economic opportunity. Results provided empirical support for the HOPE. A final set of sixteen (16) items are included in the HOPE measure. This measure can benefit researchers or counselors who work with Hispanic/Latinx immigrants to understand individual expectancies and barriers toward achieving their American Dream. We discuss implications for research and potential conceptions of U.S. meritocracy as a potential myth for minority and immigrant groups.