Common Themes of Resilience among Latino Immigrant Families: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Cardoso, Jodi Berger; Thompson, Sanna J.

doi:10.1606/1044-3894.4003

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“…The idea that ethnic minority SMMY may have closer relationships with NPAs is consistent with cultural theories outlining the historical salience of relationships with extended family members and fictive kin among African American and Latino individuals (Hines & Boyd-Franklin, 1982; Cardoso & Thompson, 2010; Reyes & Elias, 2011). This finding emphasizes the natural strengths already present in the social ecologies of many ethnic minority SMMY.…”

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“…Both African American (Hines & Boyd-Franklin, 1982; Tyler, Boykin, Miller, & Hurley, 2006) and Latino (Cardoso & Thompson, 2010; Reyes & Elias, 2011) cultures historically have emphasized the importance of interpersonal relationships with individuals outside of the nuclear family, including extended family members and fictive kin. Consistent with this idea, studies of relationships with NPAs have found that ethnic minority adolescents report higher numbers of NPAs, as well as closer relationships with NPAs, compared to White adolescents (Hirsch, Mickus, & Boerger, 2002; Pallock & Lamborn, 2006 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Non-parental adults in the social and risk behavior networks of sexual minority male youth

Sterrett

Birkett

Kuhns

et al. 2015

Children and Youth Services Review

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The presence of non-parental adults (NPAs), or adults outside of caregivers (e.g., extended family, natural mentors), in the lives of adolescents and emerging adults has received a rapidly expanding amount of empirical attention in the last decade. Sexual minority male youth (SMMY) face disproportionate risks of abuse and victimization in relationships with parents and peers. Yet, despite the fact that this group, therefore, may be both potentially vulnerable to negative interpersonal influences but also poised to benefit from additional relationships, NPA involvement in the lives of SMMY is currently not well understood in the extant literature. This study sought to examine and characterize the involvement of NPAs in the social and risk networks of SMMY (n = 175; 54% African American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 14% Caucasian; ages 17–23). Most SMMY identified at least one NPA, such as friends and grandparents, in their networks. Three categories of relationships were identified, Strictly Social, which only involved social interactions; Complex, which were both social and involved substance use and/or sexual activity; and Risky, which purely consisted of substance use or sexual activity. Relationships were rated as emotionally “closer” among ethnic minority SMMY, although, racial/ethnic similarity between SMMY and NPAs was not associated with relationship closeness. In addition, relationships involving female and heterosexual NPAs were also rated as stronger. These findings suggest the potential usefulness of considering multiple types of relationships between SMMY and NPAs when designing intervention and prevention efforts. Moreover, African American and Latino SMMY, who represent the most vulnerable sub-groups of SMMY in terms of HIV-risk, may be particularly poised to benefit from positive NPA relationships.

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confidence: 72%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-parental adults in the social and risk behavior networks of sexual minority male youth

Sterrett

Birkett

Kuhns

et al. 2015

Children and Youth Services Review

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“…Protective and promotive factors contributing to resilience among Latinos living in the United States have been found at the individual, family, community, and culture level (Cardoso & Thompson, 2010). In this sample, protective parenting factors such as positive parenting and familism could be buffering the effects of family economic stress among adolescents (Kerr, Capaldi, Pears, & Owen, 2009; Mogro-Wilson, 2008; Nash, McQueen, & Bray, 2005; Ryan, Jorm, & Lubman, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Stress and Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Among Latino Adolescents in Families with Undocumented Immigrants

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Families in which one or more members are undocumented immigrants experience unique hardships. Yet, little is known about stress and substance use among adolescents growing up in these families. The present study examined associations between two sources of adolescent stress (i.e., low parental involvement due to contextual constraints and family economic insecurity) and lifetime alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use among adolescents in families with undocumented members. The sample was comprised of 102 adolescents (10–18 years old) and one of his or her parents. Participants responded a survey in English or Spanish. Adolescent lifetime use of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana was 51%, 32.4%, and 37.3%, respectively. Chi–Square analyses found no significant gender differences in lifetime substance use. Logistic regression models showed that adolescent stress due to hindered parental involvement increased the odds of both lifetime cigarette and marijuana use after controlling for gender, age, linguistic acculturation, familism, parental control, and negative peer affiliation. Being a girl increased the odds of lifetime alcohol use. Family economic stress was not associated with lifetime substance use. Results suggest that hindered parental involvement might be a stressor and a risk factor for cigarette and marijuana use among adolescents growing up in families with undocumented members. Because parents in these families are likely to be undocumented, policies that allow immigrants to apply for legal status could improve parents' working conditions and facilitate parental involvement; in turn, such policies could decrease the risk for adolescent substance use among children of Latino immigrants.

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“…Parental concern for the well-being of children and the importance of advice, stories, and familial role models are a source of resilience (Cardoso & Thompson, 2010;Perez & Cruess, 2014;Rodriguez, Mira, Paez & Myers, 2007). Parra-Cardona and colleagues (2006) discuss the centrality of parental duty among Mexican immigrants and have proposed that children inspire their parents to rise above adversity (Parra-Cardona et al, 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors promoting resilience among Mexican immigrant women in the United States: Applying a positive deviance approach

Torres

Lusk

2018

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This research project used a positive deviance approach to identify Mexican immigrant women (MIW) who have experienced great stress and who have positive mental health indicators in order to determine the factors behind their resilience and coping skills. Signposts, strengths and resources contributing to positive mental health are identified and described. The resilience of participants in this study emerged as a very dynamic phenomenon. A series of internal assets helped these women find meaning, purpose and build resilience. Social networks, families, positive attitudes, and purposeful behaviors determine the strengths and well-being of this group. This may be the first exploration of the mental health assets of MIW. Although the purposive sample in the study limits the generalization of its results, the specificity of its population is a clear point of comparison and reference. The study has implications for the design of health promotion interventions with individuals of Mexican shared ancestry.

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Common Themes of Resilience among Latino Immigrant Families: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Cited by 184 publications

References 66 publications

Non-parental adults in the social and risk behavior networks of sexual minority male youth

Non-parental adults in the social and risk behavior networks of sexual minority male youth

Stress and Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Among Latino Adolescents in Families with Undocumented Immigrants

Factors promoting resilience among Mexican immigrant women in the United States: Applying a positive deviance approach

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