Latino Immigrant Parents’ Experiences With Discrimination: Implications for Parenting in a Hostile Immigration Policy Context

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 805-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Ayón ◽  
San Juanita García
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
The United States ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
High Discrimination ◽  
The Relationship

A growing anti-immigrant context has increased the discrimination Latino immigrant families confront in the United States. This study examines the relationship between discrimination and Latinos’ parenting practices. Using cross-sectional data on parenting practices, discrimination, immigration-related factors, and protective factors among Latino immigrant families, we conduct a latent profile analysis to (a) identify profiles of perceived discrimination, (b) assess the role of protective mechanisms in predicting discrimination profiles, and (c) examine the relationship between discrimination profiles and parenting outcomes. The findings revealed a four-class solution, Low Discrimination, Institutional and Language Discrimination, Moderate Discrimination, and High Discrimination. Parents in the High Discrimination profile experienced lower levels of monitoring, consistent discipline, and higher levels of harsh disciplining compared with the other profiles. Overall, this article has implications for effective family functioning given that parental discrimination may influence parenting practices, which has direct consequences on parent–child relationships.

Filial Responsibilities, Familism, and Depressive Symptoms Among Latino Young Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 370-377
Author(s):  
Rosa I. Toro ◽  
Thomas J. Schofield ◽  
Carlos O. Calderon-Tena ◽  
JoAnn M. Farver
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Fairness ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The current study examined the relations among engagement in and perceived fairness of filial responsibilities on Latino young adults’ depressive symptoms and the moderating role of familism. A sample of 419 Latino young adults ( M age = 19.04 years, 70% female) of immigrant families reported on their filial responsibilities, familism, and depressive symptoms. Results demonstrated that perceived fairness was a stronger predictor of depressive symptoms than engagement in filial responsibilities. Next, familism attenuated the relationship between perceived fairness and depressive symptoms, but only among participants who highly endorsed familism. Furthermore, average and high levels of familism were associated with greater depressive symptoms when engaging in expressive caregiving. Findings support the influence of perceived fairness in the study of filial responsibilities and for children of Latino immigrant families, the nuanced influence of familism. These results have important programmatic implications that may promote the well-being of children of Latino immigrant families.

scholarly journals Mexican Immigrant Families Under Siege: The Impact of Anti-Immigrant Policies, Discrimination, and the Economic Crisis

10.18060/2692 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Ayón ◽  
David Becerra
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Racial Profiling ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Immigration Policies ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
The Impact

Latino immigrants have historically faced many challenges living in the United States (U.S.). The economic crisis combined with new anti-immigration policies and harsh enforcement strategies may exacerbate the stress and anxiety Latino immigrant families already endure as a result of discrimination and financial hardships. The purpose of this study was to understand the current challenges Latino immigrant families encounter within an anti-immigrant social-political environment. Fifty-two first generation immigrants participated in focus group sessions, which lasted between 90 and 120 minutes. The findings reveal that the economic crisis, anti-immigration policies, and enforcement strategies have deleterious effects on Latino immigrant families’ well-being. Participants stated that their limited English proficiency status and racial profiling were the basis for discriminatory practices they endured. Discrimination is experienced through instances of micro-aggression, as well as horizontal discrimination and institutional discrimination. Implications for social policy, social work practice, and research are discussed.

Working With Latino Immigrant Families in Schools

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eden Hernandez Robles ◽  
Crissy A. Johnson ◽  
Joel Hernandez Robles
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Immigrant Students ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
The United States ◽  
Latino Immigrants ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Latino immigrant families and their students come with unique cultural and linguistic needs. Working effectively with Latino immigrants in schools is a challenge for social workers. Latino immigrant families represent a variety of racial, ethnic, historical, immigrant, gender, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. While scholars are able to identify aspects of culture and cultural values, their influence on education and how to integrate these values into intervention and prevention programs, or direct services, is still in need of further research. This article offers a portrait of the Latino immigrant population in the United States, discusses the definitions associated with the population, provides some considerations for social workers, and discusses interventions or preventions specific to Latino immigrant students that also include families.

Designing and Implementing Parenting Interventions With Latino Immigrant Families: Challenges and Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 528-538
Author(s):  
Marta Benito-Gomez ◽  
Krycya Flores Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parenting Intervention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Parenting Interventions ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Current Article

Parenting interventions have shown to be effective in improving parenting behaviors quality, reducing child behavior problems, and increasing overall family well-being. However, the majority of research on the effectiveness of parenting interventions has been conducted with a focus on White and Western populations. As a result, intervention designs and guidelines often fail to address the unique characteristics and experiences of Latino immigrant families, which in turn are likely to impact the implementation and effectiveness of parenting interventions. The current article identifies challenges and discusses strategies that we have found to be effective with respect to our experience implementing a parenting intervention with low-income Latino immigrant mothers in the United States. These include (a) language barriers, (b) recruitment of families, (c) retention of families, (d) building trust and community, and (e) integrating culture into parenting interventions.

scholarly journals COVID-19-Related Changes in Perceived Household Food Waste in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1104
Author(s):  
Kelly Cosgrove ◽  
Maricarmen Vizcaino ◽  
Christopher Wharton
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
The United States ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Binomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Fresh Vegetables

Food waste contributes to adverse environmental and economic outcomes, and substantial food waste occurs at the household level in the US. This study explored perceived household food waste changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors. A total of 946 survey responses from primary household food purchasers were analyzed. Demographic, COVID-19-related household change, and household food waste data were collected in October 2020. Wilcoxon signed-rank was used to assess differences in perceived food waste. A hierarchical binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine whether COVID-19-related lifestyle disruptions and food-related behavior changes increased the likelihood of household food waste. A binomial logistic regression was conducted to explore the contribution of different food groups to the likelihood of increased food waste. Perceived food waste, assessed as the estimated percent of food wasted, decreased significantly during the pandemic (z = −7.47, p < 0.001). Food stockpiling was identified as a predictor of increased overall food waste during the pandemic, and wasting fresh vegetables and frozen foods increased the odds of increased food waste. The results indicate the need to provide education and resources related to food stockpiling and the management of specific food groups during periods of disruption to reduce food waste.

Living Under the Shadows: Experiences of Latino Immigrant Families at Risk for Deportation

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-373
Author(s):  
Allison D. Rayburn ◽  
Lenore M. McWey ◽  
Melinda A. Gonzales‐Backen
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant Families ◽  
Latino Immigrant

The Opioid Epidemic and Homicide in the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 002242782098684
Author(s):  
Richard Rosenfeld ◽  
Joel Wallman ◽  
Randolph Roth
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Death Rate ◽  
The United States ◽  
Opioid Epidemic ◽  
Drug Markets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Homicide Rates ◽  
Overdose Death ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: Evaluate the relationship between the opioid epidemic and homicide rates in the United States. Methods: A county-level cross-sectional analysis covering the period 1999 to 2015. The race-specific homicide rate and the race-specific opioid-related overdose death rate are regressed on demographic, social, and economic covariates. Results: The race-specific opioid-related overdose death rate is positively associated with race-specific homicide rates, net of controls. The results are generally robust across alternative samples and model specifications. Conclusions: We interpret the results as reflecting the violent dynamics of street drug markets, although more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions about the mechanisms linking opioid demand and homicide.

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