LATINE STUDENTS NAVIGATE FINANCIAL PRESSURES, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CHALLENGES: STUDY REVEALS
Match Group's Chispa, in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Science, has released the third annual 'Latine in College 2024' study, offering insights into the experiences of Hispanic college students aged 18-24. The study, conducted with 1,040 participants, reveals significant challenges faced by Gen Z Latine students:
1. Financial Pressures: 58% worry about tuition, 49% have side hustles, and 41% feel burdened by debt.
2. Immigration Issues: 41% stress about potential deportation of loved ones, while 69% oppose mass deportation.
3. Global Conflicts: 51% set boundaries to protect mental health from negative news, and 33% have cut ties over differing views on conflicts.
4. Future Outlook: 36% plan to move out of the country after graduation due to concerns.
5. Affirmative Action: 49% support it for diversity, but 44% view it as unfair to some students.
Chispa is making donations to organizations supporting Latino students in response to these findings.
Chispa di Match Group, in collaborazione con il Center for Multicultural Science, ha pubblicato il terzo studio annuale 'Latine in College 2024', offrendo approfondimenti sulle esperienze degli studenti universitari ispanici di età compresa tra 18 e 24 anni. Lo studio, condotto con 1.040 partecipanti, rivela importanti sfide affrontate dagli studenti Latine della Gen Z:
1. Pressioni Finanziarie: il 58% è preoccupato per le tasse universitarie, il 49% ha lavori secondari e il 41% si sente oppresso dai debiti.
2. Problemi di Immigrazione: il 41% è ansioso per la possibile deportazione dei propri cari, mentre il 69% è contrario alla deportazione di massa.
3. Conflitti Globali: il 51% stabilisce dei confini per proteggere la propria salute mentale dalle notizie negative, e il 33% ha interrotto i rapporti a causa di opinioni discordanti sui conflitti.
4. Prospettive Future: il 36% prevede di trasferirsi all'estero dopo la laurea a causa delle preoccupazioni.
5. Azione Affermativa: il 49% la sostiene per la diversità, ma il 44% la considera ingiusta per alcuni studenti.
Chispa sta effettuando donazioni a organizzazioni che sostengono gli studenti latini in risposta a questi risultati.
Chispa de Match Group, en colaboración con el Center for Multicultural Science, ha publicado el tercer estudio anual 'Latine in College 2024', ofreciendo información sobre las experiencias de los estudiantes universitarios hispanos de 18 a 24 años. El estudio, realizado con 1,040 participantes, revela importantes desafíos que enfrentan los estudiantes latinos de la Generación Z:
1. Presiones Financieras: el 58% se preocupa por la matrícula, el 49% tiene trabajos secundarios y el 41% se siente agobiado por deudas.
2. Asuntos de Inmigración: el 41% se estresa por la posible deportación de seres queridos, mientras que el 69% se opone a la deportación masiva.
3. Conflictos Globales: el 51% establece límites para proteger su salud mental de noticias negativas, y el 33% ha cortado lazos debido a diferencias de opinión sobre conflictos.
4. Perspectivas Futuras: el 36% planea mudarse al extranjero después de graduarse debido a preocupaciones.
5. Acción Afirmativa: el 49% la apoya por la diversidad, pero el 44% la considera injusta para algunos estudiantes.
Chispa está donando a organizaciones que apoyan a estudiantes latinos en respuesta a estos hallazgos.
Match Group의 Chispa는 다문화 과학 센터와 협력하여 제3회 연례 'Latine in College 2024' 연구를 발표하였으며, 18세에서 24세 사이의 히스패닉 대학생들의 경험에 대한 통찰을 제공합니다. 1,040명의 조사 참가자를 대상으로 실시된 이 연구는 Z세대 라틴계 학생들이 직면한 주요 과제를 보여줍니다:
1. 재정적 압박: 58%는 등록금에 대한 걱정이 있으며, 49%는 부업을 하고 있고, 41%는 부채에 대한 부담을 느낍니다.
2. 이민 문제: 41%는 사랑하는 사람의 추방 가능성에 대해 스트레스를 받으며, 69%는 대규모 추방에 반대합니다.
3. 세계적 갈등: 51%는 부정적인 뉴스로부터 정신 건강을 보호하기 위해 경계를 설정하며, 33%는 갈등에 대한 다른 견해로 인해 관계를 끊었습니다.
4. 미래 전망: 36%는 졸업 후 우려로 인해 외국으로 이주할 계획입니다.
5. 긍정적 행동: 49%는 다양성을 위해 이를 지지하지만, 44%는 일부 학생들에게 불공평하다고 생각합니다.
Chispa는 이러한 결과에 대한 응답으로 라틴계 학생들을 지원하는 단체에 기부하고 있습니다.
Chispa de Match Group, en collaboration avec le Center for Multicultural Science, a publié la troisième étude annuelle 'Latine in College 2024', offrant des aperçus sur l'expérience des étudiants universitaires hispaniques âgés de 18 à 24 ans. L'étude, réalisée avec 1 040 participants, révèle des défis significatifs auxquels sont confrontés les étudiants latinos de la génération Z :
1. Pertes financières : 58 % s'inquiètent des frais de scolarité, 49 % ont des petits boulots et 41 % se sentent accablés par des dettes.
2. Problèmes d'immigration : 41 % s'inquiètent de la possible déportation de proches, tandis que 69 % sont opposés à la déportation massive.
3. Conflits mondiaux : 51 % établissent des limites pour protéger leur santé mentale des nouvelles négatives, et 33 % ont rompu les relations à cause de divergences d'opinions sur les conflits.
4. Perspectives d'avenir : 36 % prévoient de déménager à l'étranger après l'obtention de leur diplôme en raison d'inquiétudes.
5. Action affirmative : 49 % la soutiennent pour la diversité, mais 44 % la considèrent injuste pour certains étudiants.
Chispa fait des dons à des organisations qui soutiennent les étudiants latinos en réponse à ces découvertes.
Chispa von Match Group hat in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Center for Multicultural Science die dritte jährliche Studie 'Latine in College 2024' veröffentlicht, die Einblicke in die Erfahrungen von hispanischen Studentinnen und Studenten im Alter von 18 bis 24 Jahren bietet. Die Studie, an der 1.040 Teilnehmer teilnahmen, zeigt bedeutende Herausforderungen, mit denen Gen Z Latine-Studierende konfrontiert sind:
1. Finanzielle Belastungen: 58% machen sich Sorgen um die Studiengebühren, 49% haben Nebenjobs und 41% fühlen sich durch Schulden belastet.
2. Einwanderungsfragen: 41% sind besorgt über die mögliche Abschiebung von Angehörigen, während 69% gegen die Massenabschiebung sind.
3. Globale Konflikte: 51% setzen Grenzen, um ihre psychische Gesundheit vor negativen Nachrichten zu schützen, und 33% haben aufgrund unterschiedlicher Ansichten über Konflikte den Kontakt abgebrochen.
4. Zukunftsausblick: 36% planen, nach dem Abschluss ins Ausland zu ziehen, aufgrund von Bedenken.
5. Positive Diskriminierung: 49% unterstützen sie für Diversität, aber 44% sehen sie als unfair gegenüber einigen Studierenden an.
Chispa spendet an Organisationen, die latinos Studierende unterstützen, als Reaktion auf diese Erkenntnisse.
- Match Group's Chispa is the #1 dating app for Latin singles in the United States
- Chispa is making donations to four prominent organizations to support Latino students
- Financial pressures significantly impact Gen Z Latine students, with 58% worried about paying for college tuition
- 41% of students stress about a loved one potentially being deported
- 36% of Gen Z Latinos plan to move out of the country after graduation due to concerns about the future
- 44% of Gen Z Latinos believe the country will be worse off in four years
The 3rd Annual Dating App-Led Research Study Highlights Inflation's Grip on Gen Z Latines, Evolving Views on Immigration, War, and Rising Mental Health Concerns
Latino students represent most of the nation's growth in college degree attainment, according to a recent Excelencia in Education report. Latinos accounted for the vast majority,
Conducted in June 2024 with a nationally representative sample of 1,040 Hispanic college students – both dating app and non-app users – this study aims to understand the myriad challenges faced by Gen Z Latine students today.
Key Findings Include:
Side Hustle Generation: Gen Z Latines and Impact of Inflation
The overall well being of today's college-age Latine is significantly impacted by financial pressures. Due to inflation:
58% worry about paying for college tuition, a significant concern that underscores the financial burdens on students.49% have a side hustle not aligned with their academic goals.41% feel more burdened by debt than ever before.45% less willing to pick up the full tab and39% less willing to split the bill.63% of students spend more time connecting virtually before meeting in person, indicating a shift towards more cost-effective dating practices.58% have considered dating someone well-off due to financial pressures, and55% have considered dating someone older.
Immigration and Dating: Love Knows No Borders
Immigration issues deeply affect the lives and relationships of college students, intertwining with their personal beliefs and family dynamics.
41% believe their families would approve of them dating an undocumented immigrant, indicating a degree of familial acceptance.69% oppose mass deportation, reflecting strong humanitarian concerns.41% stress about a loved one potentially being deported, showing the personal impact of immigration policies.
Global Conflict and War: Campus Divisions Deepen
The impact of global conflict and war is profoundly felt by college students, affecting their mental health, social relationships, and campus life.
51% of students set boundaries to protect their mental health from negative news, and68% doubt a safer future, indicating significant concerns about global security.33% have cut ties with people in their lives over differing views on the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the impact that global conflicts can have on personal relationships.51% believe colleges should take stronger stances on safety and hate speech, while44% have witnessed hate speech.
Future Outlook and Politics: Are Young Latinos Eyeing an Exit Post-Graduation?
The perspectives of Gen Z Latinos on politics and the future reveal a mix of optimism and uncertainty. While a majority are hopeful about the future for Latinos, many express concerns about the direction of the country.
36% plan to move out of the country after graduation due to concerns about the future, reflecting a significant sense of uncertainty.59% are optimistic about the future for Latinos, yet49% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.44% believe the country will be worse off in four years, yet41% feel it is better off today than four years ago.
Affirmative Action: Do Gen Z Latinos Find Affirmative Action Unfair?
Gen Z Latinos hold diverse and nuanced views on affirmative action with opinions about diversity, fairness, and the impact of policies aimed at ensuring equal opportunities.
49% support affirmative action to ensure diversity.48% believe affirmative action should also include groups like LGBTQ+.35% observe less diversity in the freshman class since the Supreme Court's reversal.51% think affirmative action should not be solely based on race or ethnicity.44% view affirmative action as unfair to some students with39% believing it perpetuates stereotypes.38% say it would alter their perception of a classmate's capabilities if they benefited from affirmative action.
"Young Latinos are deeply impacted by the intense pressures of today's world. The financial strain of inflation, the heartbreak of witnessing their loved ones facing potential deportation, and the weight of global conflicts profoundly shape their dating experiences and ability to make real connections," said Julia Estacolchic, Senior Director of Brand at Chispa. "Gen Z Latinos are navigating a complex landscape, balancing hope and hardship, and striving to find stability and purpose amidst the chaos. At Chispa, we are dedicated to standing with them, understanding their struggles, and providing a platform that truly supports their journey toward meaningful relationships."
To further reinforce Chispa's commitment to young Latinos, a donation is being made to four prominent organizations to be used towards scholarships and to provide resources for Latino students: The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Aprende Institute, and Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF).
About Chispa
Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with 10 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users' likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About The Center for Multicultural Science
Founded in 2010, The Center for Multicultural Science is a leading non-profit, non-partisan, multicultural marketing research think tank and talent accelerator for underrepresented students in
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