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{"title":"The Role of Acculturation Differences and Acculturation Conflict in Latino Family Mental Health","authors":"Kathryn E. Lawton, Alyson C. Gerdes, Theresa L. Kapke","doi":"10.1037/lat0000084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000084","url":null,"abstract":"In order to help address the mental health disparities that exist for Latino families in the U.S., the current study sought to examine the acculturation–mental health link within the context of Latino families and to identify potential mechanisms for intervention to alleviate mental health problems in this population. Specifically, our goal was to examine how parent–adolescent acculturation differences were related to mental health in Latino adolescents and their parents and to understand the role of acculturation conflict and family functioning within Latino families. Participants included 84 adolescent–parent dyads recruited through bilingual middle schools. We found partial support for our hypothesis that family functioning mediates the relationship between acculturation differences and mental health outcomes for Latino parents. Additionally, we found partial support for our moderated mediation hypothesis; specifically, a significant conditional indirect effect was found for Latino cognitive acculturation differences on adolescent externalizing problems via family functioning at high levels of acculturation conflict. Exploratory analyses also indicated that acculturation conflict moderates the relationship between family functioning and externalizing problems for Latino adolescents. Results highlight the importance of understanding acculturation within the context of Latino families, as findings differed for adolescents and their parents. Additionally, findings suggest that differences in acculturation may not always be problematic and their impact likely depends on how families interpret such differences. Para ayudar a abordar las disparidades de salud mental que existen para las familias latinas en los EE.UU., el presente estudio trató de examinar la relación entre aculturación y salud mental dentro del contexto de la familia latina e identificar posibles mecanismos de intervención para aliviar los problemas de salud mental en esta población. Específicamente, nuestro objetivo fue examinar cómo las diferencias de aculturación entre padres y adolescentes están relacionadas con la salud mental en los adolescentes latinos y sus padres y entender el papel que tiene el conflicto sobre aculturación y el funcionamiento familiar dentro de la familia latina. Los participantes incluyeron 84 pares de adolescentes y sus padres reclutados a través de las escuelas secundarias bilingües. Encontramos un apoyo parcial para nuestra hipótesis de que el funcionamiento de la familia media la relación entre las diferencias de aculturación y la salud mental de los padres latinos. Además, se encontró un apoyo parcial a la hipótesis de la mediación moderada; en concreto, se encontró un efecto indirecto condicional significativo en diferencias de aculturación (latinas cognitivas) para problemas de externalización en adolescentes a través del funcionamiento de la familia a altos niveles de conflicto de aculturación. Análisis exploratorios también indicaron que conflict","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81520505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cultural Profiles Among Mexican-Origin Girls: Associations With Psychosocial Adjustment","authors":"Melinda A Gonzales-Backen, Mayra Y. Bámaca‐Colbert, Aggie J. Noah, Peter M. Rivera","doi":"10.1037/lat0000069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000069","url":null,"abstract":"Much of the cultural processes research has used single-domain measures of and approaches to cultural orientation, acculturation, and ethnic identity. The current study examined the latent cultural profiles that emerged from the intrapersonal (i.e., ethnic identity and generational status), interpersonal (i.e., language use), and familial (i.e., familial ethnic socialization) domains among 338 Mexican-origin girls in 7th (n = 170; Mage = 12.27, SD = .28; 63.6% U.S.-born) and 10th grades (n = 168; Mage = 15.21, SD = .46; 60.6% U.S.-born). Further, we examined how these profiles were associated with self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and discrimination. Four cultural profiles emerged from a latent profile analysis (i.e., strong-positive, strong-negative, Spanish-dominant low, and English-dominant low). Results indicated that the strong-positive profile (i.e., high on ethnic identity and familial ethnic socialization, bilingual, second generation) was most adaptive, in that this group had the highest self-esteem. Profiles did not differ in perceived discrimination or depressive symptoms. Results highlight the multifaceted nature of cultural profiles and suggest that affiliation with heritage culture across intrapersonal, interpersonal, and familial domains is beneficial for the psychosocial adjustment of Mexican-origin girls. Implications of the use of a multidomain conceptualization of cultural processes in research and positive youth adjustment programs are discussed. Gran parte de las investigaciones sobre procesos culturales han utilizado medidas y enfoques unidimensionales para la orientación cultural, aculturación, e identidad étnica). El presente estudio examinó perfiles culturales que surgieron a partir de las dimensiones intrapersonal (i.e., identidad étnica y estatus generacional en los Estados Unidos [EE.UU]), interpersonal (i.e., uso del idioma), y familiar (i.e., socialización étnica familiar) con 338 niñas de origen mexicano en los grados 7° (n = 170; Medad = 12.27, SD = .28; 63.6% nacidas en EE.UU.) y 10° (n = 168; Medad = 15.21, SD = .46; 60.6% nacidas en EE.UU.). Además, examinamos cómo estos perfiles estaban asociados con autoestima, síntomas depresivos, y discriminación. Cuatro perfiles culturales surgieron usando Latent Profile Analysis (i.e., fuerte-positivo, fuerte-negativo, bajo, con preferencia al español, bajo, con preferencia al inglés). Los resultados indicaron que el perfil muy positivo (i.e., alta identidad étnica y socialización étnica familiar, bilingüe, y segunda generación) fue el mejor adaptado ya que este grupo tuvo el nivel más alto de autoestima. No hubo diferencia entre los perfiles en discriminación y síntomas depresivos. Los resultados resaltan el origen multifacético de los perfiles culturales y sugieren que la afiliación hacia el patrimonio cultural de origen familiar sobre las áreas intrapersonales, interpersonales, y familiares es beneficiosa para adaptación psicológica de la niñas de origen mexicano. Se di","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90047395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Practice of Curanderismo: A Qualitative Study from the Perspectives of Curandera/os","authors":"D. Hoskins, E. Padrón","doi":"10.1037/lat0000081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000081","url":null,"abstract":"Curandera/os are practitioners who heal individuals through specialized knowledge of herbs, massage, bone setting, counseling, spirituality, and midwifery. This study focused on Curandera/os who have worked with Mexican and Mexican American communities in California. The aim of this study was to elucidate the philosophical framework and the practices of Curanderismo from the perspectives of Curandera/os themselves, in order to educate mainstream mental health professionals and aid them in becoming more culturally attuned to the underserved population of immigrant Latina/os from Mexico and Central America. A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used to analyze interviews with 8 Curandera/os. The results present a theoretical framework of health and illness in Curanderismo focused on themes of spirit, connection, balance, and mind-body; an additional theme illustrated perspectives on how clients improve, including faith in the practice, a strong relationship with the client, believing in the energy from the healer, uncovering remedies from early childhood, and connecting the client with the healing elements (e.g., medicinal plants). Eight major tenets are presented to explain the principles Curandera/os use to guide their practice. Finally, specific treatments were identified, including that of susto, a condition described as a damaged, frightened, spirit. A common sentiment among the Curandera/os was the experience of feeling marginalized and silenced by mainstream professionals. Thus, mental health providers are urged to understand the importance that traditional healers place on religion and spirituality and the significance of tending to the spirit for the many immigrant Latina/o clients. Curanderas/os son aquéllos que curan a las personas a través de su conocimiento especializado en hierbas, masajes, ajuste de huesos, consejería, espiritualidad, y partería. Este estudio se concentró en Curanderos/as que han trabajado con comunidades mexicanas y mexicano-estadounidenses en California. El objetivo de este estudio fue elucidar el marco filosófico y las prácticas del Curanderismo desde las perspectivas de las/os Curandera/os mismos, para educar a los profesionales de la corriente dominante de salud mental y asistirles en sintonizar con la cultura de la población subatendida de latinos inmigrantes de México y Centroamérica. Un enfoque cualitativo y fenomenológico fue utilizado para analizar entrevistas con ocho Curanderas/os. Los resultados presentan un marco teórico de salud y enfermedad propio del Curanderismo, concentrado en temas de espíritu, conexión, balance, y la relación cuerpo-mente. Un tema adicional ilustró perspectivas relativas a cómo se mejoran los clientes, incluyendo la fé en la práctica, una relación sólida con el cliente, la creencia en la energía proveniente del Curandero/a, el descubrimiento de remedios de la infancia temprana, y el conectar al cliente con elementos curativos (por ejemplo, las plantas medicinales). Ocho pr","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80991681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological Adjustment Among Young Puerto Rican Mothers: Perceived Partner Support and the Moderating Role of Latino Cultural Orientation","authors":"Josefina M. Grau, Patricia Castellanos, Erin N. Smith, Petra A. Duran, Stephanie G. Silberman, L. Wood","doi":"10.1037/lat0000064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000064","url":null,"abstract":"Adolescent mothers face multiple stressors and are at risk for experiencing high levels of depressive symptoms and parenting stress. This study examined the interplay of Latino cultural orientation and perceived support from romantic partners in protecting the adjustment of young, low-income, Puerto Rican mothers (N = 103; M age = 18.0 years; SD = 1.2) during the second year postpartum. In multivariate analyses, perceived partner support was uniquely and negatively associated with both maternal depressive symptoms and parenting stress. However, in the case of parenting stress, this association was moderated by mothers’ Latino cultural orientation. Perceived partner support was related to less parenting stress when mothers endorsed a relatively strong Latino cultural orientation; perceived partner support was no longer protective at low levels of Latino orientation. The implications for intervention and for the understanding of the role of culture in social support processes within close relationships are discussed. Madres adolescentes enfrentan una multitud de factores estresantes y tienen un riesgo elevado de presentar síntomas de depresión y de estrés parental. Este estudio examinó la interacción entre la orientación hacia la cultura Latina y el apoyo social percibido en la relación de pareja y su influencia en la adaptación de madres jóvenes de bajo recursos, de origen Puerto Riqueño (N = 103; Edad media = 18.0 años, SD = 1.2) durante el segundo año post natal. En un análisis multivariado, el apoyo social de pareja se asoció significativamente con los síntomas depresivos y el estrés parental reportado por las madres. Sin embargo, y en acuerdo con lo esperado, en el caso del estrés parental, esta asociación fue moderada por el nivel de orientación cultural Latina de las madres. El apoyo social que las madres perciben de sus parejas se asoció con un nivel más bajo de estrés parental cuando las madres endosan un nivel relativamente alto de orientación hacia la cultura Latina; el apoyo de pareja no demostró un efecto protector cuando las madres endorsan un nivel bajo de orientación hacia la cultura Latina. Se discuten las implicaciones para la intervención y para la comprensión del rol de la cultura en los procesos de apoyo social dentro de las relaciones de pareja.","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83114995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Keeping Latina/o Students in School: Factors Related to Academic Intentions of Students at Risk for School Dropout","authors":"Elizabeth M. Vera, J. Polanin, Megan Polanin, Andrea L. Carr","doi":"10.1037/lat0000082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000082","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the relationships between academic self-efficacy, academic motivation, social support, school belonging, home-school dissonance, and academic intentions in a sample of 762 Mexican American 9th graders attending a Midwestern public school. Using Structural Equation Modeling, we examined a model where academic self-efficacy and motivation mediated relations between family, peer, and school support, school belonging, and home-school dissonance to the outcome of academic intentions. We also explored whether relations would differ by gender. Academic motivation functioned as a significant mediator of the effect of family support on academic intentions, and school belonging on academic intentions The relationship between friend support and motivation to achieve varied by gender where the relationship was positive for boys but not for girls. We discuss practical implications for school-based preventive interventions to promote school persistence in Latina/o adolescents. Este estudio examinó las relaciones entre la autoeficacia académica, la motivación académica, el apoyo social, la afiliación escolar, la disonancia hogar-escuela y las intenciones académicas en una muestra de 762 estudiantes Mexicanos Americanos de noveno grado quienes asisten a una escuela pública del medio oeste. Usando Structural Equation Modeling, examinémos un modelo donde autoeficacia académica y motivación funcionaron como mediadores de la relación entre el apoyo familiar, el apoyo social, el apoyo escolar, la afiliación escolar, la disonancia hogar-escuela y el resultado intenciones académicas. También, explorémos si habrian differencias entre hombres y mujeres en éste modélo de relaciónes. La motivación académica funciono como mediador significativo de la relación entre el resultado de las intenciones académicas y el apoyo familiar y la afiliación escolar. La relación entre el apoyo de una amistad y la motivación para alcanzar logros variaron según el género, las relaciónes eran positivas para los hombres pero no eran significada para las mujeres. Discutimos sobre las implicaciones prácticas para las intervenciones preventivas en las escuelas destinadas a promover la persistencia escolar en las/os adolescentes Latinas/os.","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87843345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electoral Participation Among Young Latinos: Exploring the Importance of Psychological Variables","authors":"Jason R. Popan, Yvette Hinojosa","doi":"10.1037/lat0000066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000066","url":null,"abstract":"Young Latino adults are one of the most underrepresented groups in the U.S. electorate, yet only a small amount of research has investigated barriers to turnout in this sample. This exploratory study sought to identify potential predictors of and barriers to electoral participation among young Latino adults. A cross-sectional Internet survey was completed by a sample of 213 Latino students who reside near the U.S–Mexico border. Qualitative responses to items assessing the reasons for (non)voting in the 2012 U.S. general election indicated that commonly reported reasons for not voting were lack of time and knowledge and common reasons for voting were expressing one’s views and civic duty. A logistic regression analysis revealed several predictors of participation in the 2012 general election. The results suggest that perceptions of time needed to participate in elections (B = 0.86, p < .001), political knowledge (B = 0.28, p = .007), and the perception of unresponsiveness on the part of politicians (B = 0.68, p = .005) are potential barriers that should be targeted by future research. Los Jóvenes Latinos son uno de los grupos con más baja representación en el electorado Estadounidense, aún así, solo una poca cantidad de investigación ha estudiado las barreras que dan pie a tan poca cantidad de votantes, esto basado en un pequeño grupo representativo de jóvenes Latinos. Este estudio exploratorio buscó identificar indicadores potenciales de, y barreras para la participación electoral. Una encuesta multisectorial fue completada por Internet por un muestra representativa de 213 estudiantes Latinos que residen cerca de la frontera E.U.-México. Respuestas cualitativas que evaluaron las razones para el (no-)voto en la elección general 2012 en E.U. indicaron que las razones más comúnmente reportadas para no votar fueron falta de tiempo y conocimiento político y razones comunes para votar fueron el deseo de expresar puntos de vista personales y el deber civil. En el análisis de regresión logística, varios indicadores de participación en la Elección General de 2012 fueron evaluados. Los resultados sugieren que las percepciones en cuanto al tiempo necesario para participar en la elección (B = 0.86, p < .001), conocimiento político (B = 0.28, p = .007), y la percepción de falta de respuesta por parte de los políticos (B = 0.68, p = .005) son barreras potenciales que deben ser el objetivo en futuras investigaciones.","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82091922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adult Attachment Among U.S. Latinos: Validation of the Spanish Experiences in Close Relationships Scale","authors":"Andrew J. Shelton, Chiachih D. C. Wang","doi":"10.1037/lat0000080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000080","url":null,"abstract":"Measures of self-reported adult attachment developed in English have been translated and validated in multiple Spanish-speaking countries, yet to this date no adult attachment instrument has been systematically examined for validation with Latinos in the United States. The present study examined psychometric properties of a Spanish version of a widely used Adult Attachment Scale, the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECRS; Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998), with a bilingual college student sample. Following Mallinckrodt and Wang’s (2004) quantitative method of evaluating semantic equivalence, 209 bilingual, Latino college students recruited from a large public university completed a dual-language split half (DLSH) version of the ECRS (half English, half Spanish). Exploratory factor analysis revealed a 2-factor solution, with 35 items accounting for 40% of the variance. Internal consistency reliability and DLSH reliability were within acceptable limits but were significantly smaller than coefficients of the English ECRS completed by a large non-Latino White sample (N = 459); test–retest reliability was also adequate. Convergent validity was supported by findings that showed significant associations of attachment dimensions with social self-efficacy, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and comfort with self-disclosure, but not trust. Evidence for discriminant validity was found in that attachment dimensions were not significantly associated with social desirability. These results suggest that the Spanish ECRS has adequate reliability and validity in a bilingual sample. In addition, measures of reliability and factor structure were not perfectly equivalent, which suggests some cultural variations in the expression of adult attachment among U.S. Latinos. Varios instrumentos de autoevaluación del apego en adultos desarrollados en inglés han sido traducidos y validados en varios países de habla hispana, sin embargo, ningún instrumento ha sido examinado sistemáticamente para su utilización con Latinos en los EEUU. El presente estudio examinó las propiedades psicométricas de una versión española de una escala ampliamente utilizada, la escala Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECRS; Brennan, Clark, y Shaver, 1998), con una muestra universitaria bilingüe. Consistente con el método cuantitativo de evaluación de la equivalencia semántica empleado por Mallinckrodt y Wang (2004), 209 estudiantes universitarios latinos bilingües fueron reclutados en una universidad pública estadounidense, y completaron una versión del cuestionario construido con doble lenguaje de dos mitades (DLSH, por sus siglas en inglés) del ECRS (mitad en inglés, mitad en español). El análisis factorial exploratorio reveló una solución de dos factores con 35 reactivos que representaron el 40% de la varianza. Los coeficientes de consistencia interna y confiabilidad del DLSH fueron aceptables, aunque significativamente más bajos que los del ECRS original que fue completado por una ","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84011414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Preliminary Investigation of Acculturative Stress and Diurnal Cortisol Among Latina Women","authors":"Lucas Torres, Felicia Mata-Greve, A. Harkins","doi":"10.1037/lat0000088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000088","url":null,"abstract":"The interplay between biological and cultural factors has remained understudied among ethnic minority groups, including Latinos. To the best of our knowledge, minimal to no research has examined the relationship between acculturative stressors and diurnal cortisol among Latina women. This initial exploratory study sought to examine the relationship between cortisol and acculturative stress. Among a small sample of adult Latina women, salivary cortisol was collected at 3 time points (waking, 30 min postwaking, and bedtime) to assess the cortisol awakening response (CAR) and diurnal cortisol response. Information regarding acculturative stress and acculturation was also collected. The major results showed that high levels of acculturative stress were associated with a blunted CAR and a flatter diurnal cortisol response when compared to low levels of acculturative stress. These preliminary findings highlight the potential role of cultural stressors in contributing to the biological stress response. La interacción entre los factores biológicos y culturales ha permanecido poco estudiada entre los grupos étnicos, incluidos los latinos. Mínima investigaciónes han examinado la relación entre el estrés aculturativo y el cortisol diurno con mujeres latinas. El presente estudio exploratorio inicial buscó examinar la relación entre el cortisol y el estrés aculturativo. En una muestra de mujeres latinas adultas, se recogió cortisol salival en tres momentos (despertar, 30 min después de la vigilia, hora de acostarse) para evaluar la respuesta al despertar del cortisol (CAR) y la respuesta diurna al cortisol. Además, se recolectaron medidas de estrés aculturativo y aculturación. Los principales resultados mostraron que los altos niveles de estrés aculturativo se asociaron con una CAR embotada y una respuesta diurna cortisol más plana en comparación con el bajo estrés aculturativo. Estos hallazgos preliminares contribuyen al conocimiento de los estresores culturales y la respuesta al estrés biológico.","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74752793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceptions of Support From Mothers, Fathers, and Friends: Direct and Indirect Associations With the Psychological Adjustment of Mexican-Origin Girls","authors":"Mayra Y. Bámaca‐Colbert, Emile M. Tilghman-Osborne, Sonsoles Calderón-López, Alexandra M. Moore","doi":"10.1037/lat0000070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000070","url":null,"abstract":"We examined the direct and indirect associations of perceived support (from mother, father, and friends) with self-esteem and depressive symptoms in an ethnic homogeneous sample of Mexican-origin adolescent girls living in the United States (N = 127, 14 to 19 years of age, 68% U.S.-born). Path analyses with structural equation modeling revealed that perceptions of support from significant others were associated with self-esteem and depressive symptoms, but associations differed by adolescent age. Moreover, perceptions of support from significant others were indirectly related to depressive symptoms via self-esteem. Regarding age differences, perceived support from mother and father figures was associated with self-esteem and depressive symptoms across adolescence. Support from friends was significantly associated with depressive symptoms and self-esteem in the expected direction among middle and late adolescents, but support from friends was negatively associated with self-esteem among early adolescents. In sum, perception of support from parents appears to be a salient correlate of Mexican-origin girls’ adjustment across adolescence, whereas perception of friend support appears to be more salient for these girls later in adolescence. En este estudio se analizaron las relaciones directas e indirectas entre apoyo percibido (de las figuras materna y paterna así como de los amigos), autoestima y síntomas depresivos en una muestra étnicamente homogénea de chicas adolescentes de origen mexicano que viven en los Estados Unidos (N = 127, de 14 a 19 años, 68% nacidas en los Estados Unidos). Los resultados del path análisis realizados con modelos de ecuaciones estructurales mostraron que el apoyo que las chicas percibían de personas significativas estaba relacionado con autoestima y síntomas depresivos, pero la relación difería en función de la edad de la adolescente. Además, el apoyo percibido de personas significativas estaba indirectamente relacionadas con los síntomas depresivos a través de la autoestima. En cuanto a las diferencias por edad, el apoyo percibido de las figuras materna y paterna estaba relacionado con autoestima y depresión a lo largo de la adolescencia. En cambio, el apoyo de los amigos estaba relacionado significativamente con síntomas depresivos y autoestima en la dirección esperada en la adolescencia media y tardía, y de forma negativa con la autoestima durante la adolescencia temprana. En definitiva, los resultados de este estudio sugieren que la percepción de apoyo por parte de los padres es un correlato relevante del ajuste de las adolescentes de origen mexicano a lo largo de toda la adolescencia, mientras que la percepción de apoyo por parte de los amigos parece ser más relevante para estas adolescentes en momentos posteriores de la adolescencia.","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81284373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated Health Care for Decreasing Depressive Symptoms in Latina Women: Initial Findings","authors":"Brittany H. Eghaneyan, Katherine Sanchez, M. Killian","doi":"10.1037/lat0000067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000067","url":null,"abstract":"There exists a lack of studies focusing on integrated care for racial and ethnic minorities. This is particularly true for Latina women, who are at even greater risk for poor mental health outcomes because of cultural and language barriers, as well as limited income and resources. This study examined the effectiveness of a measurement-based integrated health care program in improving depressive symptoms for a low-income, Spanish-speaking population of women within a federally qualified health center in Texas. Sixty participants were enrolled during a 1-year evaluation period of the program. The final sample included adult, Latina women who engaged in care with a Care Manager during the evaluation period. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), which was administered at baseline and follow-up visits. PHQ-9 scores were significantly different following the intervention. Over two thirds of the patients reported reduction in their depression symptoms, with over a third reporting clinically significant reductions. Overall, the effect size of the intervention was moderate and suggests the efficacy of measurement-based integrated health care in a primary care setting with low-income, uninsured, Spanish-speaking Latinas. These preliminary findings suggest an opportunity to reduce disparities for a population who lacks access to mental health specialists, and warrant further exploration. Existe una falta de estudios enfocando en salud integral para personas minorías raciales y étnicas. Esto es particularmente cierto para las mujeres Latinas, que están en mayor riesgo para malos resultados de salud mental, a causa de barreras culturales y de lenguaje, similar a los ingresos y recursos limitados. Este estudio examinó la efectividad de un programa de salud integral para mejorar los síntomas depresivos en una población de mujeres hispanohablante de bajos ingresos, dentro de un centro de salud primaria en Texas. Sesenta participantes se matricularon durante el año de evaluación del programa. El grupo final de participantes fueron mujeres adultas Latinas que recibieron servicios de un administrador de cuidado para depresión (Care Manager) durante el año de evaluación. Los síntomas depresivos se midieron utilizando el Cuestionario de Salud del Paciente (PHQ-9), que se administró al inicio del estudio y durante cada visita. Los resultados del PHQ-9 fueron significativamente diferentes después de la intervención. Más de dos tercios de las pacientes reportaron reducción en sus síntomas de depresión, con más de un tercio reportando reducciones clínicamente significativas. En general, el tamaño del efecto de la intervención fue moderado y indica la eficacia de la salud integral basada en un centro de salud primaria con Latinas hispanohablante con bajos ingresos y sin seguro. Estos resultados preliminares indica la posibilidad de reducir las disparidades para una población que le falta acceso a especialistas de salud mental y ","PeriodicalId":94085,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Latina/o psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84841933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}