Transient Diabetes Mellitus Associated With Culture Change

Ethiopian immigrants' racial identity attitudes and depression symptomatology: An exploratory study.

“…Therefore, cognitive shifts occur as a result of many differences between the new and the old cultures (i.e., the amount of time spent with friends and family). One consequence of this confusing and bewildering period is the disassociation of the immigrant from his or her race and other psychopathology (Berry, 1979; Berry & Annis, 1974; Hong & Holmes, 1973). The relationship found in this study between denying oneself identification with one's racial group and greater endorsement of mainstream culture is consistent with this immigrant experience.…”

“…For example, Ethiopians come from an ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse country that emphasizes strict family attachment, religiosity, and strong identification with one's ethnic group (Brown, 1967). Immigration status, the cultural adaptation process, and change of status from a racial majority to a racial minority have also been identified as possible stressors for Ethiopians and other immigrants despite their seemingly “Americanized” lifestyles (American Psychiatric Association, 1994; Berry, 1979; Berry & Annis, 1974; Hong & Holmes, 1973).…”

Maternal Attitudes of Greek Migrant Women

“…Due to the lack of adequate numbers, the universe of population was taken for groups 1, 2 and 3 whereas a randomly selected sample equally controlling for child's sex and age, was used for the non-migrant group. The time range of 2-4 years for the 'last move' was decided on the basis of previous research showing that approximately this period is needed for identity to change or adjustment to occur in a new socio-cultural environment (Hong and Holmes, 1973;Mathers, 1974).…”

Peer Interaction in Migrant Children Observational Data and Parents' Evaluations

“…Groups were controlled for parents' cultural origin, financial situation, occupational and level of education ; family type (number of adults staying with the child) and number of siblings. The time range of the period of 2-4 years was chosen for their last move because there are indications that this is the approximate time for identity to change or adjustment to occur in a new socio-cultural environment (Hong and Holmes, 1973 ;Mathers, 1974;Aurelius, 1980).…”