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Acculturative Stress in Second Generation Haitian Americans
| Title: | Acculturative Stress in Second Generation Haitian Americans. |
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| Name(s): |
Horne, Cassandre, author Keller, Kathryn B., Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Created: | 2021 | |
| Date Issued: | 2021 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 101 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Second generation Haitian Americans have a unique set of challenges created by the fluid balancing of three cultures. This group has to be able to understand and function appropriately between the American culture, Black American culture, and the Haitian culture. Balancing and living in between multiple cultures while trying to grow in autonomy and adulthood can affect the mental health of emerging adults. Youth transitioning into adulthood struggle with gaining independence while finding their way in their identity. This stress coupled with cultural expectations are increasing stress levels in this population and age group. This study implemented a mixed methods approach to explore if acculturative stress had an effect on the mental health of second generation Haitian Americans. Also, explored in this study is the degree of stress experienced by this population. Resulting themes revealed that Haitian parents and culture were strict, a dual identity, and lack of awareness/ support for mental health in the culture were stressors. Themes of admiration for the Haitian culture and resiliency serve as possibilities as to why many continued to be educated members of society. | |
| Identifier: | FA00013820 (IID) | |
| Degree granted: | Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2021. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
| Subject(s): |
Haitian Americans Stress, Psychological Acculturation Haitian Americans--Ethnic identity |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013820 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
