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Acculturation As A Mediating Factor Between Ethnic And Self-Identities, Judith A. Hotvedt
Acculturation As A Mediating Factor Between Ethnic And Self-Identities, Judith A. Hotvedt
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Is acculturation a mediating factor in self- and ethnic identity among ethnic minority emerging-adults? A conceptual model was tested examining links between self and ethnic identity and acculturation. An association was proposed between perceived social support, affirmation and belonging, and EOM self-identity statuses (diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, achievement) as mediated by VIA mainstream and heritage acculturation. A second association was proposed between out-group orientation, interpersonal variables, and ethnic identity as mediated by VIA mainstream and heritage acculturation. This study did not provide full support for acculturation as a mediating variable; rather, the ‘interpersonal variable’ was an intervening variable in the association …
Psychometrically Valid Relationships Between Acculturation And Neuropsychological Factors, Eunice E. Kwon
Psychometrically Valid Relationships Between Acculturation And Neuropsychological Factors, Eunice E. Kwon
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Neuropsychological tests play a significant role in detecting brain dysfunction and treatment planning for patients. However, discrepancies in neurocognitive tests among ethnic minorities continue to perplex neuropsychologists and place ethnic minorities at a greater risk for misdiagnoses (Byrd et al., 2006). The aim of this study was to ascertain significant acculturation predictors influencing neuropsychological performance in ethnic minorities, particularly verbally mediated tasks which were known to be more susceptible to discrepancies in acculturation level were examined (Razani et al., 2007). Healthy participants from Hispanic (n = 52), Asian (n = 52), and Middle-Eastern (ME; n = 68) descents between the …