Acculturation and disaster-induced stress in migrant populations: special needs and recommendations for interventions

Article Abstract:

Among the factors that greatly affect the migrant population during a disaster are acculturation, migrancy and acculturative stress. Some of the difficulties faced by migrants includes shortage of money, isolation, cultural discrimination and concerns for possessions left behind in the home base. The acculturative process that migrants has to undergo can result to stress brought about by issues such as language problems and perceived discrimination. The priorities in assisting migrants during a disaster should include the provision of basic care and personal contact.

Social aspects, Stress (Psychology), Disasters

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Psychological acculturation of young visible immigrants

Article Abstract:

A case of conflicting cultures makes migrant children in Western countries specially prone to psychological problems. When children are unable to integrate the values presented to them, development of their self identities may be hampered. Their physical features further hinder their assimilation into the mainstream of society. Intervening measures in such cases should involve programs geared towards social integration. It is also important for society to adopt a multicultural ideology that would make every individual feel accepted regardless of race or culture.

Acculturation, Assimilation (Sociology)

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The effects of immigration on children in the Mexican-American community

Article Abstract:

Immigration causes clash of values, morals, culture and ideals between children and parents of poor Mexican-American families. Mexican parents demand respect and obedience, while the parent-child relationship is less formal in the US. Children in immigrant families adopt local American culture and language faster than their parents, causing loss of parental authority and tense family relations. Immigrant children fail to learn faster in schools due to changes in the learning styles.

Analysis, Parent and child, Parent-child relations, Mexican American children

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