Exploring how cultural differences affect health and academic success for Latinx college students.
Official title: Investigating Cultural Mismatch and its Associations to Health and Academic Outcomes Among Latinx Students During the Transition to College: The Moderating Role of Education Context and Resilience
Funded at California State University Northridge · NIH-10874785 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the challenges that Latinx first-generation college students face when starting college, especially how their home values might clash with what schools expect, and it aims to find ways to help improve their health and success in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Northridge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,250 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM146693-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874785 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx first-generation college students transitioning to higher education.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not Latinx or who are not first-generation college students may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by Latinx first-generation college students as they transition to college, particularly focusing on the cultural mismatch between their home values and those of academic institutions. By examining the stress associated with this mismatch, the study aims to understand its impact on both health and academic outcomes. Participants will include Latinx students from various educational contexts, who will provide insights through surveys and interviews, alongside biological assessments to measure health markers. The goal is to identify effective interventions that promote health and educational equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and interventions that enhance the health and academic success of Latinx college students.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing cultural mismatch can lead to improved outcomes for students, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Northridge
Northridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vasquez-Salgado, Yolanda — California State University Northridge
- Study coordinator: Vasquez-Salgado, Yolanda
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.