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The Relationship Between Acculturation And Depression Among Latina College Students, Carla Elizabeth Bryant Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Acculturation And Depression Among Latina College Students, Carla Elizabeth Bryant

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between acculturation and depression among Latina college students. Out of 72 participants, the respondents had low reports of experiencing depressive symptoms and had an equal balance between traditional culture and western culture. Seventy-two students from the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) undergraduate program were administered questionaires to participate in this study. The study sample consists of only Latina women of Mexican origin.


Depression In Korean Immigrant Women, Darin Lee Rorrer Jan 2009

Depression In Korean Immigrant Women, Darin Lee Rorrer

Theses Digitization Project

This study found that the depression levels of Korean immigrant women in the U.S are affected by their education and/or income levels, often stemming from their inability to successfully navigate in the American culture.


Depression And Coping Among Hmong Refugees, May Vang Jan 2007

Depression And Coping Among Hmong Refugees, May Vang

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of study was to explore depression among Hmong refugees and the ways they use their coping skills to deal with stressful life events.


The Effects Of Perceived Discrimination On Samoan Health, Shail Singh Jan 2007

The Effects Of Perceived Discrimination On Samoan Health, Shail Singh

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of perceived discrimination on Samoan health. This study employed purposive data collection and was conducted quantitatively using a questionnaire format, which measured everyday perceived discrimination, depression, and physical health.


Language Brokering: A Parent's Perspective, Lucy Sloan Jan 2003

Language Brokering: A Parent's Perspective, Lucy Sloan

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Language brokering is known as the translating transaction between two individuals. This study seeks to investigate the language brokering which occurs between Latino parents and their children. In particular, it seeks to examine Latino parents' comfort level in different brokering settings/places and with different individuals.


Male's Expectations Of Their Female Partner's Roles, Lorena Tejeda Jan 2002

Male's Expectations Of Their Female Partner's Roles, Lorena Tejeda

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No abstract provided.


Cultural Factors Associated With Early And Late Disclosure Among Latino Gay Males With Hiv/Aids, Hugo Correa Castellanos Jan 2000

Cultural Factors Associated With Early And Late Disclosure Among Latino Gay Males With Hiv/Aids, Hugo Correa Castellanos

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This study explored the cultural factors associated with early and late disclosure of HIV infection among Latino gay and bisexual males. Through collaborative efforts from various HIV/AID agencies, the researcher was able to interview twenty HIV infected Latino gay males.


Caregiving And Carereceiving Patterns Among Arab-Americans Living In California And Arabs Living In Israel, Pauline Marie Calderone Jan 1999

Caregiving And Carereceiving Patterns Among Arab-Americans Living In California And Arabs Living In Israel, Pauline Marie Calderone

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Qualitative Exploratory Study Of African American Men's Experiences And/Or Perceptions Of Class Or Racial Discrimination In Relation To Their Social And Economic Status, Education Job Opportunity And Employment, Mellace Slaten-Thomson Jan 1995

A Qualitative Exploratory Study Of African American Men's Experiences And/Or Perceptions Of Class Or Racial Discrimination In Relation To Their Social And Economic Status, Education Job Opportunity And Employment, Mellace Slaten-Thomson

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.