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Cultural Identity Of And Implications For Later Generational Hispanic And Latino Populations In The United States, Tara Bustamante
Cultural Identity Of And Implications For Later Generational Hispanic And Latino Populations In The United States, Tara Bustamante
Art Therapy | Master's Theses
This study explores the Hispanic and Latino/x/e cultures within the United States, with a particular focus on the concept of identity within these communities and its implications for third and later generations. Data were collected during the pandemic via an online survey and art directive. The student researcher used the Identity Denial Scale (Albuja et al., 2019) to measure how often the participants’ identity is denied within the United States and then used an art therapy prompt to invite participants to create their own self-portrait in conjunction with their authentic self and self-image. Qualitative data were also used in response …
An Arts Based Exploration Of Immigration And Acculturation Through The Lenses Of First, Second And Third Generation Clinical Art Therapists, Elizabeth Barraza, Christina Sanchez, Carmen Solis
An Arts Based Exploration Of Immigration And Acculturation Through The Lenses Of First, Second And Third Generation Clinical Art Therapists, Elizabeth Barraza, Christina Sanchez, Carmen Solis
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This research examines the impact of acculturation and immigration through the lived experience of first, second, and third generation Hispanic/Latina clinical art therapists. The objectives include the exploration of cultural identity, processing the immigration experience and the role of art therapy. Topics that emerge in the general literature include development of identity, depression, and immigration-related stressors. Although the art therapy literature is limited within the context of immigration and acculturation, information regarding the role of the art, common imagery in groups, and the importance of cultural awareness is available. An arts-based approach is used in the clinical work to help …