01 Oct 2020
by Jennifer M. Batchelder

Latin* Leadership Meaning Making Using Cultural Practices of Generativity in Student Organizations - 2020 Research Grant

2020 Research Grant Executive Summary

Leadership is founded through a western lens that denigrates cultural values. As the Latin* student population on college campuses grows, there is a demand for literature on Latin* leadership education. Using critical instrumental case study methodology, this research explored how Latin* students make meaning of leadership through cultural practices of generativity (process of guiding the next generation) within their campus organization engagements. With cultural connections to generativity, participants developed their leadership identity, capacity, and efficacy.