An Ethnographic Approach to Understanding Service Use Among Ethnically Diverse Low Income Families

Goldstein, Avery; Safarik, Lynn; Reiboldt, Wendy; Albright, Leonard; Kellett, Carol E.

doi:10.1300/j002v24n03_04

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“…Participant observation, document analysis, and photo journaling (i.e., families were provided with disposable cameras to document their daily lives) were also used (Andranovich & Riposa, 1993;Stainback & Stainback, 1988). Goldstein, Safarik, Reiboldt, Albright, and Kellett (1996) provide a complete essay on the methodologies of this study. For this article, in-depth interviews are the primary source of data reported; however, document analysis, participant observation, and photo journaling were used to form a context for data collection and analysis.…”

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Positive Coping Strategies among Immigrant Cambodian Families: An Ethnographic Case Study

Reiboldt

Goldstein

2000

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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This longitudinal, qualitative research study was employed to study service use among poor immigrant families in the context of their neighborhoods. Researchers interviewed Southeast Asian families over a 2‐year period. It was discovered that these families did not rely on traditional service‐delivery models to fulfill family needs. Rather, families tended to rely on each other. We discovered a variety of family strengths, that is, mechanisms that help families adapt and survive. Emerging themes include a focus on education for children, an emphasis on children's safety, insulation of family members, and a reliance on close family and community members. Family and consumer science professionals can benefit by gaining a greater understanding of the history of Cambodian refugees and by recognizing their strengths and coping strategies.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Positive Coping Strategies among Immigrant Cambodian Families: An Ethnographic Case Study

Reiboldt

Goldstein

2000

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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“…Several authors have emphasized the necessity to complement available epidemiological data by more intensive, qualitative studies 13,14,15,16 . Within that context, medical anthropology proposes that health seeking pathways have to be understood within the context of broader representations of health and disease, of explanatory models, available social support and of the characteristics of the health care system 17,18,19 .…”

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