Paul R. Smokowski and Martica Bacallao
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814740897
- eISBN:
- 9780814708798
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814740897.003.0007
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
This chapter examines how bicultural skills training might be used within prevention programs to help Latino immigrant families cope with acculturation stress. In particular, it describes the Entre ...
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This chapter examines how bicultural skills training might be used within prevention programs to help Latino immigrant families cope with acculturation stress. In particular, it describes the Entre Dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds bicultural skills training model designed to help Latino families adjust to life in the United States and avoid the stress and problems associated with assimilation. The chapter begins with an overview of acculturation-based prevention and intervention programs as well as bicultural skills training before turning to the Entre Dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds bicultural skills training model. It explains Entre Dos Mundos's theoretical background and its key concepts, including action-oriented groups that use a variety of psychodrama techniques such as role reversal, doubling, mirroring, and empty chair. It also discusses the results of an experimental trial of Entre Dos Mundos and concludes with an assessment of how the health and well-being of immigrant families are influenced by ethnic identity and familism, bicultural identity integration, and parent-adolescent cultural conflict and discrimination experiences.Less
This chapter examines how bicultural skills training might be used within prevention programs to help Latino immigrant families cope with acculturation stress. In particular, it describes the Entre Dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds bicultural skills training model designed to help Latino families adjust to life in the United States and avoid the stress and problems associated with assimilation. The chapter begins with an overview of acculturation-based prevention and intervention programs as well as bicultural skills training before turning to the Entre Dos Mundos/Between Two Worlds bicultural skills training model. It explains Entre Dos Mundos's theoretical background and its key concepts, including action-oriented groups that use a variety of psychodrama techniques such as role reversal, doubling, mirroring, and empty chair. It also discusses the results of an experimental trial of Entre Dos Mundos and concludes with an assessment of how the health and well-being of immigrant families are influenced by ethnic identity and familism, bicultural identity integration, and parent-adolescent cultural conflict and discrimination experiences.
Paul R. Smokowski and Martica Bacallao
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814740897
- eISBN:
- 9780814708798
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814740897.003.0004
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
This chapter examines how Latino immigrant families view the integration stage of bicultural development. Using alternation theory as a guide, it considers how the process of becoming bicultural is ...
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This chapter examines how Latino immigrant families view the integration stage of bicultural development. Using alternation theory as a guide, it considers how the process of becoming bicultural is shaped by different environmental systems such as family, friends, and peers. It also explores the immigrant families' relationship to their culture-of-origin and to the U.S. host culture as well as the cultural capital, opportunities, and challenges they face in living between two cultures. Finally, it discusses how Latino families strongly encouraged biculturalism by reinforcing familism and practicing restrictive parenting strategies. The chapter highlights the benefits and challenges inherent in developing bicultural skills, especially the ways that bilingualism and peer networks facilitate bicultural development.Less
This chapter examines how Latino immigrant families view the integration stage of bicultural development. Using alternation theory as a guide, it considers how the process of becoming bicultural is shaped by different environmental systems such as family, friends, and peers. It also explores the immigrant families' relationship to their culture-of-origin and to the U.S. host culture as well as the cultural capital, opportunities, and challenges they face in living between two cultures. Finally, it discusses how Latino families strongly encouraged biculturalism by reinforcing familism and practicing restrictive parenting strategies. The chapter highlights the benefits and challenges inherent in developing bicultural skills, especially the ways that bilingualism and peer networks facilitate bicultural development.
Paul R. Smokowski and Martica Bacallao
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814740897
- eISBN:
- 9780814708798
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814740897.001.0001
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
Although the United States has always been a nation of immigrants, the recent demographic shifts resulting in burgeoning young Latino and Asian populations have literally changed the face of the ...
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Although the United States has always been a nation of immigrants, the recent demographic shifts resulting in burgeoning young Latino and Asian populations have literally changed the face of the nation. This wave of massive immigration has led to a nationwide struggle with the need to become bicultural, a difficult and sometimes painful process of navigating between ethnic cultures. While some Latino adolescents become alienated and turn to antisocial behavior and substance use, others go on to excel in school, have successful careers, and build healthy families. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data ranging from surveys to extensive interviews with immigrant families, this book explores the individual psychology, family dynamics, and societal messages behind bicultural development and sheds light on the factors that lead to positive or negative consequences for immigrant youth. It illuminates how immigrant families, and American communities in general, become bicultural and use their bicultural skills to succeed in their new surroundings. The book concludes by offering a model for intervention with immigrant teens and their families which enhances their bicultural skills.Less
Although the United States has always been a nation of immigrants, the recent demographic shifts resulting in burgeoning young Latino and Asian populations have literally changed the face of the nation. This wave of massive immigration has led to a nationwide struggle with the need to become bicultural, a difficult and sometimes painful process of navigating between ethnic cultures. While some Latino adolescents become alienated and turn to antisocial behavior and substance use, others go on to excel in school, have successful careers, and build healthy families. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data ranging from surveys to extensive interviews with immigrant families, this book explores the individual psychology, family dynamics, and societal messages behind bicultural development and sheds light on the factors that lead to positive or negative consequences for immigrant youth. It illuminates how immigrant families, and American communities in general, become bicultural and use their bicultural skills to succeed in their new surroundings. The book concludes by offering a model for intervention with immigrant teens and their families which enhances their bicultural skills.
