Hope, Daytime Sleepiness, and Academic Outcomes in Low-Income, Latinx Youth

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Hope, Daytime Sleepiness, and Academic Outcomes in Low‑Income, Latinx Youth Sonia L. Rubens1   · David B. Feldman1 · Rose R. Soliemannjad1 · Angelina Sung1 · Omar G. Gudiño2

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Abstract Background  Ethnic disparities in academic outcomes persist for Latinx youth in the U.S. Therefore, identifying factors that promote academic success in this population is essential. Objective  This study examined the interacting effect of components of hope (agency and pathways) and daytime sleepiness on academic outcomes (teacher-reported school engagement, student-reported school support, and GPA from academic records). Method  Participants were 41 low-income, Latinx middle-school students attending a private, Jesuit school. Results Agency was positively associated with all three outcomes and pathways was positively associated with GPA and school engagement (p