Acculturative stress in the adjustment of immigrant families |
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Authors: | Tania N Thomas |
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Institution: | (1) Multicultural Educational and Psychological Services, Hempstead, NY;(2) Uniondale Union Free School District, Uniondale, NY |
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Abstract: | This study reviews the issue of acculturative stress in immigrant families. Acculturative stress includes behaviors experienced by immigrants that are a direct consequence of the process of acculturation and adaptation to a new society. A number of stressors impacting on the acculturation of immigrant families is discussed. These stressors include lack of English language skills, employment and economic status, educational background, family life, and sociopolitical and immigration status. |
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Keywords: | acculturative stress immigrant families Central America Caribbean acculturation |
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