Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894241278382
Abstract
This study explores the adaptations of recent immigrants from Central Asia (CA) to the United States. Using qualitative grounded theory analysis of narratives from 42 immigrants, gathered through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, acculturation, life course development, resilience, and intersectionality frameworks were applied to the analysis. Participants included 21 women and 21 men aged 22 to 45. Three major themes emerged. The first theme highlights acculturative challenges and stress, including shifts in gender roles, professional status, and family values. The second theme addresses barriers to seeking help, stemming from ideological and practical constraints. The third theme emphasizes opportunities and positive outlooks on life in the United States for immigrants and their children. The study underscores implications for practice and policy, along with avenues for future research.
Publication Date
11-8-2024
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Childress, Saltanat; Shrestha, Nibedita; Russ, Shirley; Feinberg, Mark; Berge, Jerica; Lewin, Amy; Roy, Kevin; Perez-Brena, Norma; and Halfon, Neal, "Navigating Acculturation: Overcoming Challenges and Creating Pathways to Well-Being for Central Asian Immigrants in the United States" (2024). SAGE Open Access Agreement Publications-Archive. 71.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/utalibraries_sageoapubs/71