Pathways to Purpose: Belonging, Stress, and Optimism in Relation to Career Aspirations of Students

Jasmyne Thomas, Matthew D. Guerra, Jarad J. Reiss, Dawn R. Weatherford, Laritza Garcia Martinez, Malin K. Lilley, Ho Phi Huynh, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Texas A, M University , San Antonio, San Antonio, Department of Counseling and Psychology, Texas A, M University , Central Texas, School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University

Journal of Career Development

Published online on March 11, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Career Development, Volume 53, Issue 2, Page 194-212, April 2026.
College students’ career aspirations are critical to their professional development. However, limited research has investigated career aspirations within the context of Hispanic Majority Institutions (HMIs). To address this gap, we examined relationships ...