Examining Relationships among Contextual, Motivational and Wellbeing Variables of Immigrant Language-Minority College Students

Mapping the Terrain Report 2019-2020

“…Further, students' sense of belonging is a stronger predictor of students' wellbeing. It has an inverse relationship with negative affect, and it is positively associated with self-efficacy, self-regulation, positive affect, and academic and life satisfaction (Saroughi & Kitsantas, 2020).…”

“…Research shows that among student populations life satisfaction is directly and positively associated with self-efficacy, academic satisfaction, positive and negative affect (Saroughi & Kitsantas, 2020), and academic performance and self-esteem (Khaleghi Nezhad et al, 2016). Also, studies show that life satisfaction is strongly correlated with health-related factors such as chronic illness, sleep problems, pain, obesity, smoking, anxiety, and lack of physical activity (Strine et al, 2008).…”

“…This adjustment will help healthy and effective functioning. Self-regulation is associated with higher levels of positive affect and life satisfaction (Saroughi & Kitsantas, 2020) and increased well-being (Boekaerts & Niemivirta, 2000).…”

Mapping the Terrain Report 2019-2020

“…Students who perceive that they have positive interactions and good relationships with their peers and teachers can develop a stronger sense of belonging. In educational settings, sense of belonging is found to be a strong predictor of students' positive affect, academic and life satisfaction, and self-efficacy and self-regulation (Saroughi & Kitsantas, 2020). Students' sense of belonging is related to their integration into their institutional interests, their relationships with faculties and peers, participation in campus life, and curricular and extra-curricular activities (Astin, 1999).…”

“…Further, students' sense of belonging is a stronger predictor of students' well-being. It has an inverse relationship with negative affect, and it is positively associated with selfefficacy, self-regulation, positive affect, and academic and life satisfaction (Saroughi & Kitsantas, 2020).…”