Optimism and the American Dream: Latino Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges Toward Reaching Personal and Family Goals

IF 1.2 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences Pub Date : 2021-08-01 DOI:10.1177/07399863211036561

R. Cervantes, Elias Koutantos, Martha H. Cristo, Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda, Diego Fuentes, Nancy Gutierrez

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Abstract

Trends in positive psychology suggest optimism is an important trait related to happiness and well-being and that through the teaching of optimism, well-being can be enhanced (Sin & Lyubomirsky, 2009). The purpose of this study was to identify areas of optimism within the context of the American Dream among Hispanic/Latino/as and to understand factors that create barriers to having an optimistic outlook on achieving the American Dream. Data for this study came from research designed to identify sources of acculturation related stress among Hispanic/Latino/as. A sample (n = 93) of Hispanic/Latino/a adults were recruited for focus groups in California and Massachusetts. Results indicate that participants were optimistic in achieving their dreams, which included financial achievements, ownership, educational opportunities, and more. Some participants acknowledged that these expectations were unrealistic and were challenged by discrimination, limited skills, and lack of legal documentation status. Studies of psychological interventions that foster optimism among Hispanic/Latino/as are needed.

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乐观主义与美国梦：拉丁裔对实现个人和家庭目标的机遇和挑战的看法

积极心理学的趋势表明，乐观是一种与幸福感和幸福感相关的重要特征，通过乐观主义的教学，幸福感可以得到增强（Sin&Lyubomirsky，2009）。本研究的目的是确定西班牙裔/拉丁裔美国人在美国梦背景下的乐观领域，并了解阻碍他们对实现美国梦持乐观态度的因素。这项研究的数据来自于旨在确定西班牙裔/拉丁裔/亚裔中与文化适应相关的压力来源的研究。样本（n = 93）西班牙裔/拉丁裔/a成年人被招募到加利福尼亚州和马萨诸塞州的重点小组中。结果表明，参与者对实现自己的梦想持乐观态度，其中包括经济成就、所有权、教育机会等。一些与会者承认，这些期望是不切实际的，并受到歧视、技能有限和缺乏法律文件地位的挑战。必要时，对促进西班牙裔/拉丁裔乐观情绪的心理干预措施进行研究。

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Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences publishes empirical articles, multiple case study reports, critical reviews of literature, conceptual articles, reports of new instruments, and scholarly notes of theoretical or methodological interest to Hispanic populations. The multidisciplinary focus of the HJBS includes the fields of anthropology, economics, education, linguistics, political science, psychology, psychiatry, public health, and sociology.