When looking through a lense of Josselson's Model of Women's Identity, it is important to try and find where Maria may be in her statuses of development. For Maria, she strongly believes in what she is pursuing (to be a doctor) as a noble cause and one that she can use to change her environment for the better. She has strong ties to her parents, especially her mother, and she defines her attitude as hardworking, constantly learning, and observant. Though she is apprehensive about what her college expereince entails, she is confident that if she has a positive attitude and stays motivated, she will be on the right path towards achieving her goals. From Josselson's perspective, Maria would be considered to be in foreclosure. Meaning , she has not had any crisises but has made a commitment to her values and her future.
Once identified as foreclosure, an advisor or higher education administrator may want to be especially observant to how Maria may react to large problems that happen in her life. Furthermore, encouraging Maria take part in a leadership role or committee would help in exposing her to new people that have different ideas and values. This would challenge her, for her values may be tested and pulled to either recommitment herself to her values or pursue a slightly new direction. Not only could she enjoy student activities but be able to work on projects on her own or in a group could help her find confidence in her abilities.
Exploring Media:
I found a video blog that profile's Latina women who share acedonts on identity, family and other aspects of their lives.
Latina Confession's
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