Through a problem statement outlined by Vista Community Clinic (VCC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in North County San Diego, CA, and a partnership with California State University’s (CSUSM) Psychology Department, we sought to identify the barr . . .

The informal economy refers to a "medium for survival and for making ends meet for people that either cannot find a job in the formal sector, cannot survive economically earning a minimum wage, or simply require extra income" (Rendon, 2016, p.19). The . . .

Objective: This paper addresses the different challenges for non-native Latinas and native-born Latinas when it comes to exclusive breastfeeding. In addition, the paper reviews factors that may be negatively affecting exclusive breastfeeding rates in . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine whether feelings about language brokering, moderated by frequency of heritage language use with co-ethnic peers, are a significant predictor of feelings of ethnic identity among immigrant-background Latino/a ad . . .

The growing Hispanic population, as postulated by the Census Bureau (2010) in California highlights the need of Spanish-speaking counselors, and curriculums offered to those in need of support services. Strength United dedicates their service to helpi . . .

The purpose of this graduate project was to create a small group curriculum to teach middle school Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Latina girls coping skills and skills for self-advocacy. The eight-week group curriculum is meant to be facil . . .

Too often cultural barriers prevent education materials from reaching those who need them most. It is a social responsibility to create ways to reduce this occurrence. The goal of this project was to develop a pragmatic and culturally-sensitive approa . . .

Abstract Mothers and Daughters: Conversations about sexuality Madres e Hijas: Conversaciones de Sexualidad By Jennie Zuniga Masters of Science in Counseling, Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy Researchers have shown that there is a need for incre . . .

The informal economy refers to a "medium for survival and for making ends meet for people that either cannot find a job in the formal sector, cannot survive economically earning a minimum wage, or simply require extra income" (Rendon, 2016, p.19). The . . .

This research studied the effects of Instagram usage on young Latina females. The focus of this mixed methods study was whether Instagram usage negatively affected the self-esteem and body image of young Latina females ages 18-25. Participants include . . .