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Acculturation And Depression Among Older U.S. Immigrants: A Systematic Review, Sunghwan Cho
Acculturation And Depression Among Older U.S. Immigrants: A Systematic Review, Sunghwan Cho
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This systematic review examines how acculturation affects depressive symptoms of older U.S. immigrants. Upon through review of the present literature, five articles were identified as meeting inclusion criteria and analyzed based on the ecological theory. Common themes identified throughout the reviewed studies include enhancing family support, community support, and cultural contexts. Results of this review conclude the micro and meso system such as family and social network supports help older adult immigrants interact with the mainstream American culture, which leads to a reduction of depressive symptoms of older adult immigrants. Also, the review identified that it is helpful for service …
The Impact Of Acculturation Among Hmong Caregivers, Mai La Vue
The Impact Of Acculturation Among Hmong Caregivers, Mai La Vue
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This research study explores the impact of acculturation among Hmong caregivers within the Twin Cities region, who the Hmong caregivers are today, and what caregiving in the Hmong community looks like today. A sample of four respondents were recruited in the Twin Cities region who are Hmong and are providing care for an older adult in the home. Two surveys were used to analyze the demographics and acculturation of the Hmong Caregivers. A qualitative survey explored how acculturation has impacted the respondents in terms of caregiving. The outcomes of the study indicated that majority of the caregivers were women who …
Views On Seeking Mental Health Services In The Somali Community, Hamdi H. Adan
Views On Seeking Mental Health Services In The Somali Community, Hamdi H. Adan
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
There is a need for culturally sensitive and suitable health care in the United States since there is a rising population of immigrants and refugees that reside in this country. The purpose of this research is to examine the views of mental illness among Somali individuals that live in the United States. A quantitative design was used for the collection of the data by using survey. Thirty six participants completed the written survey. Data was analyzed using a descriptive and inferential statistics to investigate the relationship between the participant’s level of education, the participants’ length of stay in the United …
The Hmong Community: Acculturation And Utilization Of Domestic Violence Services, Hlee Moua
The Hmong Community: Acculturation And Utilization Of Domestic Violence Services, Hlee Moua
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This study examined the cultural beliefs surrounding domestic violence of those in the Hmong community and the role of acculturation and how these affect the utilization of domestic violence services. Domestic violence is an issue in many communities but often hidden or not spoken of in the Hmong community. Some of the overarching themes that have been identified to play a role in domestic violence in the Hmong community include various cultural norms, such as patriarchal values, traditional gender roles, and the value of family, with the addition of acculturation difficulties. A mixed method study was facilitated using the General …