Notes to self regarding speaking: Be sure to slow down, acculturation needs to enunciated carefully. Watch using synonyms for Latino – be clear that research is covering multiple nationalities Breath
Latinos included in the numbers include: Immigrants from Mexico and Central and South America, 1 st Generation Americans, and Multiple generation Americas. Mexican American statistic is one example of the different mental states between immigrants and non immigrants, similar relationships have been found in other cultures.
Types of acculturation: Discuss that these are not necessary a conscious choice, may be encouraged guided by views of the culture, situations (refugee vs. illegal immigrant vs. legal immigrant). Integration viewed as mentally the most successful. Examples of each type: Assimilation – immigrants changing last names, derogatory slang terms Separation – Native American tribes, Chinatowns, and cultural ghettos NY Integration – Phoenix, other positive examples
Dramatic stating of the research question – needs to be very clear
Discuss the interconnection of these affects. Clear signs of mental distress. Also discuss the possibility that these affects are underreported.
Don’t worry about elaborating yet – will be expanded upon shortly
Discuss additional research on orientation (negative effect of Anglo Orientation) – be sure to define difference between Latino and Anglo. Links between self-esteem and self-identity. Role of culture in general self-identity. Discuss briefly delayed discrimination response and Torres and Ong diary research
Impact of that statement – not only does it reduce the stress altogether. Also reduces the stresses affect. Discuss value of family in Latino culture
Discuss Dona and Berry’s study with refugees. Reasons why to much or to little contact would have to observed effect. Discuss Torres and Rollocks information on coping within the intercultural competency. Term might need additional clarification.
Focus especially on correlation – discuss direction of effect. Language concerns and also variety in the Latino community Value of culturally sensitivity measures, examples of insensitive ones.
Stress that acculturation is not a minority only issue. Link back to the statistics and the changing face of Latino culture. What’s the next step? Open for questions.
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