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California State University, San Bernardino

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Acculturation

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Early Maladaptive Schemas And Negative Eating Attitudes: The Moderating Role Of Acculturation In Latina College Students, Stacey Cardoz Lopez Jan 2011

Early Maladaptive Schemas And Negative Eating Attitudes: The Moderating Role Of Acculturation In Latina College Students, Stacey Cardoz Lopez

Theses Digitization Project

The current study focused on the prevalence of negative eating attitudes in one hundred and forty-five Latina college students and delineated the cognitive and cultural factors that may be responsible for the increase in negative eating attitudes (NEAT) in Latinas. Questionnaires were distributed to college students enrolled in various social science classes in undergraduate psychology courses at Cal State University, San Bernardino for extra course credit.


An Insight Into The Hispanic Immigrant Experience, Maria Guadalupe Venegas Jan 2009

An Insight Into The Hispanic Immigrant Experience, Maria Guadalupe Venegas

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Hispanics and their levels of acculturation. This study was carried out using the Post Positivism paradigm. It is hoped that this study helps social work professionals as well as other professionals who work with this population to devleop empathy and understanding of the sacrifices made by this population.


The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali Jan 2006

The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali

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This quantitative exploratory cross-sectional study collected data through self-administered questionnaires given to 60 African immigrants living in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area to examine the effects of acculturative stress on marital adjustment.


Acculturation Among A Hispanic Population In San Bernardino County, Jennifer Marie Costa, Maria Lorena Ochoa Jan 2004

Acculturation Among A Hispanic Population In San Bernardino County, Jennifer Marie Costa, Maria Lorena Ochoa

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Hispanics and their levels of acculturation. This study's intent was to incorporate variables in order to identify generation and language as defining factors for acculturation. A Likert-type Bidemensional Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (BAS) was used to test six hypotheses.


Acculturation Experience Of Africa Immigrants In The United States Of American, Judi Minage Ukiru Jan 2002

Acculturation Experience Of Africa Immigrants In The United States Of American, Judi Minage Ukiru

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The conclusions extracted from this research project show that little research has been done on social issues presented by the African immigrant to America. Those charged with public welfare research and intervention must develop tools and strategies necessary to assess the needs of African immigrants, to facilitate their improved adjustment to their environment. African immigrants in the United States can benefit from similar research designs and resources accorded to the Latino and Asian populations.


A Comparison Of The Acculturation Of The Chicano And The Chinese People In California At Two Periods In Time, 1848-1880 And 1960-1970, Nellie Sehestedt Jan 1982

A Comparison Of The Acculturation Of The Chicano And The Chinese People In California At Two Periods In Time, 1848-1880 And 1960-1970, Nellie Sehestedt

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The acculturation of alien groups and the degree of assimilation they acheved, is the subject of this study.