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With an increased amount of support, the risk of parental stress experienced by Latino parents can be minimized, reducing the chances of ACE exposure. Family cohesion can be identified as a protective factor. For example, one study found that strong familial orientation among Latino families contributed to higher school success in Latino children.
Cultural barriers that affect the utilization of mental health care within the Hispanic immigrant community encompass issues such as stigma and the familiarity with Western mental health paradigms. Studies have illuminated a noteworthy association between societal stigma and the reduced inclination to seek mental health treatment among Hispanic ...
In 2001, despite being by far the largest Hispanic and Latino ethnic group in Chicago, Mexicans had some, but less political representation than Puerto Ricans. [14] The situation has changed with steady immigration; Chicago's Latino population now exceeds its Black population, primarily driven by absolute growth in the Mexican community.
For example, among Asian Americans, limited English proficiency was consistently associated with worse physical and mental health outcomes. [25] In addition to language proficiency, age at time of immigration is also an important factor, with older first-generation Mexican American youth more likely to drop out of school than their US-born and ...
Although the cultural stressors have not yet been identified, the correlation between it and symptoms of and the prevalence of depression is still significant. Within communities, discrimination on the basis of race and ethnicity is also a strong contributor to the elevated number of depressive symptoms among Latino youth. [36]
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept.15-Oct. 15. It honors history and culture while emphasizing the importance of identity and representation.
When a woman's reputation is not dependent on their patriarch's social status, it is dependent on how well an individual can adhere to the social expectations from their family, friends, and their community. Thus, stripping women of their autonomy and pushing women to be more reserved and passive, as is expected of traditional cultural mold.
This category includes articles related to the culture and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans in Chicago, Illinois. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.