Journal of Hispanic Higher Education· 2026Q1
Being, Becoming, and Belonging: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Latinx Students’ Persistence Through Engineering Identity and Belonging
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Engineering identity and classroom belonging significantly predict Latinx students' persistence in engineering programs, with both present-oriented and aspirational identity dimensions playing a role.
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Key points
- Engineering identity (present-oriented and aspirational) is linked to persistence beliefs in Latinx engineering students.
- Classroom belonging is a significant predictor of persistence beliefs.
- The study used a mixed-methods approach combining survey data (n=189) and interviews (n=3).
- Findings illuminate the lived experiences of Latinx students through qualitative narratives.
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Abstract
This explanatory sequential mixed methods study investigates how engineering identity and classroom belonging shape Latinx students’ persistence over time. Using survey data from 189 students and interviews with 3 Latinx engineering students, the study employs structural equation modeling to examine present-oriented and aspirational dimensions of engineering identity and their relationships with classroom belonging and persistence beliefs across a semester. The findings are contextualized through qualitative narratives to illuminate students’ lived experiences.
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