Latino Immigrants in a New Destination State: A Qualitative Study of Provider Experiences

Held, Mary Lehman; McCabe, Jeff; Thomas, Liz

doi:10.1080/10437797.2018.1486256

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“…Because the social work profession is committed to serving the most vulnerable and marginalized in our society, it is of vital importance for social workers to be cognizant of the impact of immigration enforcement on the psychosocial functioning of mixed-status families. Unlike metropolitan areas, new immigrant destinations tend to lack appropriate and ample resources for mixed-status families to thrive (Held et al, 2018). As such, social service agencies need an increased and more culturally sensitive labor force (Held et al, 2018).…”

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“…Unlike metropolitan areas, new immigrant destinations tend to lack appropriate and ample resources for mixed-status families to thrive (Held et al, 2018). As such, social service agencies need an increased and more culturally sensitive labor force (Held et al, 2018). This includes hiring bilingual and bicultural providers so that families feel safe and comfortable, feelings that can be uncommon in new immigrant destinations which tend to have higher levels of discrimination (Held et al, 2018; Raffaelli and Wiley, 2013).…”

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“…As such, social service agencies need an increased and more culturally sensitive labor force (Held et al, 2018). This includes hiring bilingual and bicultural providers so that families feel safe and comfortable, feelings that can be uncommon in new immigrant destinations which tend to have higher levels of discrimination (Held et al, 2018; Raffaelli and Wiley, 2013). In addition, providers must understand the power dynamics that often discourage clients from seeking help to effectively engage, and they should make confidentiality explicit to build rapport and trust.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Latinx immigrants raising children in the land of the free: Parenting in the context of persecution and fear

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Rivas‐Drake

Aramburu

2021

Qualitative Social Work

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Anti-immigrant rhetoric generated by the sociopolitical climate under the current U.S. presidential administration has exacerbated the fear of deportation and family separation within the unauthorized Latinx community. Consequently, millions of families, including U.S. citizen children living in mixed-status households, are experiencing stressful environments as they adapt and respond to their social context. This study explored how harsh immigration discourse impacts mixed-status families living in a new-immigrant destination. Twenty-two unauthorized mothers participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences as immigrants raising children in the U.S. Two main themes arose from this analysis: (1) ever-present fear and stress and (2) obeying the law and avoiding others. Parents explained how they had been living in fear since the elections took place, and the different scenarios they had to prepare for in case of deportation. Moreover, some parents choose to minimize conversations around incidents happening in their community to avoid additional stress for children, whereas others addressed children’s concerns to reassure them and placate their apprehension. Participants also reported avoiding unnecessary trips outside of the home to prevent interactions with others, especially law enforcement. These results provide important insights regarding the experiences of unauthorized Latinx immigrant parents in the context of sociopolitical adversity. Due to the limited resources often available in new immigrant destinations, social workers must leverage their networks to support families undergoing difficult transitions with special attention to altered family structures and parenting practices. As unauthorized parents attempt to withstand the double burden of basic survival and effective parenting, it is imperative that practitioners provide tools for parents to effectively engage with their children to sustain healthy environments.

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Section: Implications For Social Work Practicementioning

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Section: Implications For Social Work Practicementioning

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Latinx immigrants raising children in the land of the free: Parenting in the context of persecution and fear

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Rivas‐Drake

Aramburu

2021

Qualitative Social Work

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“…El desarrollo del SC debe situarse como un objetivo político de primer orden tanto para potenciar las consecuencias positivas como para inhibir los efectos negativos del proceso migratorio. Así, la propia National Association of Social Workers ha reconocido la especial importancia de los/as trabajadores/as sociales para favorecer la consolidación del sentido de comunidad local en los inmigrantes como estrategia clave para aumentar su adaptación al lugar de residencia (Held, McCabe y Thomas 2018).…”

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El sentido de comunidad en la adaptación de los inmigrantes latinoamericanos

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Gómez-Jacinto²,

Hombrados‐Mendieta³

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Se analizó la influencia del sentido de comunidad en la adaptación biopsicosocial de latinoamericanos residentes en la ciudad de Málaga, España. La muestra la formaron 34 personas de origen latinoamericano a las que se le hicieron dos mediciones en un intervalo de 18 meses. Se desarrolló un estudio comparativo prospectivo longitudinal de carácter aproximativo, en el que se compararon las relaciones entre las variables en función del tiempo de residencia previo en Málaga (menos/más de un año) y el efecto del paso del tiempo. Las dimensiones del sentido de comunidad se relacionaron consistentemente con las variables de adaptación biopsicosocial contempladas y se observó un cambio positivo en las variables de adaptación para ambos grupos. Se presentan implicaciones para la práctica y la capacitación de los/as trabajadores/as sociales y para la mejora de las políticas públicas, evidenciándose las potencialidades del Trabajo Social Comunitario en este ámbito.The influence of the sense of community on biopsychosocial adaptation of Latin Americans living in the city of Malaga, Spain, was analyzed. The sample consisted of 34 people of Latin American origin and two measurement were carried out in an interval of 18 months. An approximate longitudinal prospective comparative study was developed. The relationships between the variables were compared according to the length of time of residence in Malaga (less/more than one year) and the effect of the passage of time. The results showed that the dimensions of sense of community were consistently related to the biopsychosocial adaptation variables analyzed in this study and a positive change was observed in the adaptation variables for both groups. Implications for practice and training of social workers and public policies improvements are considered, revealing the potential of Community Social Work in this area.

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“…In response, social workers have a long history of engaging with immigrant community members through direct service provision and advocacy (National Association of Social Workers [NASW], n.d.). The service concerns of immigrant clients have shifted in recent years as immigrants have experienced changing needs associated with COVID-19 and punitive and exclusionary federal policies, resulting in increased levels of stress (Asad, 2020;Held et al, 2018Held et al, , 2020Lipka, 2017;Rai et al, 2020;Torres et al, 2018). These changes underscore an urgent need to gain additional data to better understand immigrant experiences.…”

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Building Partnerships and Trust: Research With Vulnerable Immigrant Communities

Huslage

Rai

Held

2021

Families in Society

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Stress and distress among immigrant communities in the United States have escalated under the recent sociopolitical climate (e.g., exclusionary federal policies, COVID-19), underscoring the urgent need for additional data to better understand immigrant experiences. Yet, the very stressors that generate this need for data also create fear and trust-related barriers that might impede research success. Barriers, including a lack of trust, power differentials, language differences, and varying cultural norms, negatively impact the collection of valid data. Recommendations to address these barriers are provided, and integration of such strategies is an essential step toward growing the knowledge base of the profession, delivery of evidence-based interventions with immigrant clients, and better-informed discussions of culturally responsive approaches in social work education and practice.

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Latino Immigrants in a New Destination State: A Qualitative Study of Provider Experiences

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Latinx immigrants raising children in the land of the free: Parenting in the context of persecution and fear

Latinx immigrants raising children in the land of the free: Parenting in the context of persecution and fear

El sentido de comunidad en la adaptación de los inmigrantes latinoamericanos

Building Partnerships and Trust: Research With Vulnerable Immigrant Communities

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