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The Effect Of The Political Climate On Latinos’ Wellbeing, Magda E. Mendoza Soto
The Effect Of The Political Climate On Latinos’ Wellbeing, Magda E. Mendoza Soto
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
The presidential election of Donald Trump significantly influenced various aspects of the population of the United States. Given Trump’s emphasis on anti-immigrant policies, it is essential for professionals and practitioners to better understand how the Latin population is experiencing and responding to today’s political climate. Participants in this study ranged in age from 18 to 64 and were from Latin descent, which consists of persons, cultures, or countries related to the Spanish language, culture, people, or to Spain in general. Ninety-six participants completed the quantitative measures including The Adult Hope Scale (HS), Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the …