Bacallao Martica L, Smokowski Paul R
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, USA.
J Prim Prev. 2005 Nov;26(6):485-509. doi: 10.1007/s10935-005-0008-6.
This paper focuses on the acculturation model of second-culture-acquisition for Latino immigrants. Two theoretical frameworks, assimilation and alternation theories, are compared within the acculturation model. Empirical research findings suggest that assimilation is a risk factor for increases in negative health behaviors and mental health problems. Conversely, biculturalism appears to be an emerging protective factor that buffers assimilation stress, enhances socio-cognitive functioning, and increases academic achievement. A review of bicultural skills training interventions shows these programs are effective in decreasing the risk for problematic behavior. Finally, a refined model of bicultural skills training for Latino immigrant families is proposed based on the acculturation research literature and extensive interviews with Latino families in North Carolina.
本文聚焦于拉丁裔移民的第二文化习得的文化适应模式。在文化适应模式中，对同化和交替理论这两个理论框架进行了比较。实证研究结果表明，同化是负面健康行为和心理健康问题增加的一个风险因素。相反，双文化主义似乎是一个新出现的保护因素，它可以缓冲同化压力，增强社会认知功能，并提高学业成绩。对双文化技能培训干预措施的综述表明，这些项目在降低问题行为风险方面是有效的。最后，基于文化适应研究文献以及对北卡罗来纳州拉丁裔家庭的广泛访谈，提出了一个针对拉丁裔移民家庭的双文化技能培训的优化模型。
