Journal of Family Social Work
Volume 14, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 429-445

Understanding acculturation, depressive symptoms, and the protective role of family involvement among Latino(a) immigrant families (Article)

Perez R.M. , Araujo Dawson B. , Suárez-Orozco C.
  • a Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, NY, United States
  • b School of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, United States
  • c Department of Applied Psychology, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, New York, NY, United States

Abstract

Although the relationship between varying levels of acculturation and depressive symptoms has been established among Latino(a) youth, the positive role of family involvement in relation to depressive symptoms among immigrant Latino(a) families has been studied less. This study draws on a sample of first-generation Latino(a) youth from the Longitudinal Immigrant Student Adaptation Study and explores the relationship between acculturation levels and depressive symptoms, as well as the protective role of family involvement. Although results do not support a relationship between acculturation and depressive symptoms, family involvement was significantly associated with lower depressive symptoms while taking important sociodemographic variables into consideration. Research and practice implications with Latino(a) immigrant families are discussed. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Latino(a) adolescents Depressive symptoms Family involvement Acculturation

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84859082177&doi=10.1080%2f10522158.2011.617030&partnerID=40&md5=d72a688ad2d039af5fe5cb69beb1a6cb
DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2011.617030
ISSN: 10522158
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English