Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054, USA.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Apr;15(2):315-25. doi: 10.1007/s10903-012-9703-6.
This study explored post-migration experiences of recently migrated Pakistani Muslim adolescent females residing in the United States. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirty Pakistani Muslim adolescent females between the ages of 15 and 18 years living with their families in Houston, Texas. Data obtained from the interviews were evaluated using discourse analysis to identify major reoccurring themes. Participants discussed factors associated with the process of adaptation to the American culture. The results revealed that the main factors associated with adaptation process included positive motivation for migration, family bonding, social support networks, inter-familial communication, aspiration of adolescents to learn other cultures, availability of English-as-second-language programs, participation in community rebuilding activities, and faith practices, English proficiency, peer pressure, and inter-generational conflicts. This study provided much needed information on factors associated with adaptation process of Pakistani Muslim adolescent females in the United States. The results have important implications for improving the adaptation process of this group and offer potential directions for intervention and counseling services.
本研究探讨了居住在美国的最近移民的巴基斯坦穆斯林未成年少女的移民后经历。在德克萨斯州休斯顿，对 30 名年龄在 15 至 18 岁之间与家人一起生活的巴基斯坦穆斯林未成年少女进行了深入的半结构化访谈。使用话语分析评估从访谈中获得的数据，以确定主要的反复出现的主题。参与者讨论了与适应美国文化的过程相关的因素。结果表明，与适应过程相关的主要因素包括移民的积极动机、家庭联系、社会支持网络、家庭间沟通、青少年学习其他文化的愿望、英语作为第二语言课程的提供、参与社区重建活动和信仰实践、英语水平、同伴压力和代际冲突。这项研究提供了有关与在美国的巴基斯坦穆斯林未成年少女适应过程相关的因素的重要信息。研究结果对改善这一群体的适应过程具有重要意义，并为干预和咨询服务提供了潜在的方向。
