Alternate Title

Re-examination of views on acculturation

Advisor(s)

Tracy Robinson-Wood

Contributor(s)

Mary B. Ballou (1949-), William Sanchez

Date of Award

2010

Date Accepted

1-2010

Degree Grantor

Northeastern University

Degree Level

Ph.D.

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department or Academic Unit

Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Department of Counseling & Applied Educational Psychology.

Keywords

acculturation, Latino, migration/immigration, narrative analysis

Subject Categories

Hispanic Americans--United States-Social conditions, Acculturation--Psychological aspects, Americanization--Case studies

Disciplines

Counseling Psychology

Abstract

Using an ecological and multicultural approach, this qualitative study explored twenty Latino (a) experiences with migration, and it has explored ways they have experienced living and starting a new life in mainland U.S. Participants were individually interviewed, and their voices, stories, personal experiences and perceptions are brought forth in this study. Several themes and subthemes emerged from the interviews that addressed issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and culture. The findings suggested that living and going through the process of acculturation is complex and related to a number of individual and contextual factors. It was also found that the ethnic/cultural/immigrant community has been a source of social and emotional support for them. A sense of belonging and group attachment has been especially important in helping migrants/immigrants unify and in providing a shared sense of community. The limitations and contributions of the study, and future recommendations for research are also discussed.

Document Type

Dissertation

Rights Holder

Tünde Turi-Marković


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