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SKILLS AND STRENGTHS GAINED FROM BEING A FIRST-BORN DAUGHTER IN A LATINO HOUSEHOLD
Get PDFThis research proposal aims to analyze the perspective first-born daughters in Latino households experience throughout their lives and looks to fill a gap in the literature about what this population faces due to being in the eldest daughter position in the household. The existing literature revealed that first-born daughters in Latino households experience a significantly higher amount of stress due to the role they take on in their households. Some of the responsibilities placed on them included financial burden, caregiving responsibilities, and a general higher expectation compared to their younger siblings. To obtain more knowledge on this topic, an exploratory, qualitative study is proposed in order to interview participants. The interview will consist of demographic questions to ensure information is gathered from the correct population of interest. Then a series of questions will follow which seek to understand what first-born daughters experienced coming from that birth position in their household and how that has impacted their current living situation. Our expected findings for this proposal aim to answer if first-born daughters in Latino households gained strengths and skills from being in that birth position in their family. The findings from this proposed study would help to fill the gap in the literature regarding first-born daughters in Latino households and provide a strengths-based perspective to their responsibilities. For the purpose of this paper the terms “first-born” and “eldest” are used interchangeably
BRIDGING THE GAP FOR PARENTS SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Get PDFThe rising statistics of adolescents suffering from concerns of mental health in all its various diagnosis, is an increasing problem for the community. The understanding of mental health in adolescents is now continuously being explored due to the rise of concerns. Although professionals continue to research and address the rise of mental health, parental literacy regarding addressing mental health concerns constitutes as one of the number one factors in prevention. The research presented in this paper uses a qualitative approach to study parental literacy and culture regarding mental health in adolescents within the San Bernardino County community. The qualitative research included N =19 parent who provided their narratives on their experiences of literacy regarding mental health services in the San Bernardino County. This research established a baseline in the community for parents to start establishing an understanding of mental health in adolescents and provides a mechanism for reflection that will in turn produce preventative methods of addressing these mental health concerns. This research answered the following questions: What is the current understanding of parental knowledge of mental health and how to obtain services for mental health concerns? What is their receptiveness in engaging in help-seeking behaviors
UNTANGLING FAMILICIDE: A COMPARISON OF THREE DEFINITIONS
No full textFamilicide is generally defined as the killing of multiple family members by a relative. However, there is no single, universally accepted definition of familicide, and different studies use varying definitions with different inclusion criteria. Sometimes, very restrictive definitions are used that exclude many similar cases (e.g., father kills spouse and children). Conversely, broader definitions sometimes overlap with other phenomena, such as mass murder. Only a few studies have examined this phenomenon, primarily from an exploratory standpoint.
Case data was collected from the Gun Violence Archive, an online database that records shooting incidents in the United States, for familicidal events that occurred between 2019 and 2021. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to analyze how familicide characteristics vary depending on its definition by comparing three different definitions: the definition of familicide as a subtype of mass murder, the traditional definition of familicide, and a newly proposed definition that reflects modern family structures. Additionally, conjunctive analysis of case configurations was applied to explore the contextual characteristics of familicide using the proposed definition.
Results indicate that all three definitions are similar in spatial and temporal features but differ in victim profiles. Significant differences were observed in the number of victims and the involvement of children, significant others, and extended family. Additionally, conjunctive analysis showed that the most common familicide profile involved two to three victims, included extended family members, and did not involve child victims. These findings suggest that extended family members outside the core family are frequently victims in familicidal cases but are often not included in current research. Excluding this group limits our understanding of familicide and hampers prevention efforts. Future research should consider extended family and limit the number of victims required to categorize an event as a familicide
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLEXIBILITY
Get PDFResearch has shown that marginalized groups experience perceived racial discrimination as traumatic, humiliating, and hurtful (Brown-Iannuzzi et al., 2014). Multiple studies have associated perceived racial discrimination with physical and mental health outcomes such as depression (Brown-Iannuzzi et al., 2014.; Shallcross & Spruill, 2017; Zapolski et al., 2018), cardiovascular problems (Watson-Singleton et al., 2019; Zapolski et al., 2018), anxiety (Zapolski et al., 2018), and stress (Graham et al., 2013; Watson-Singleton et al., 2019). Studies have also shown that mindfulness buffered/moderated the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and health outcomes (Brown-Iannuzzi et al., 2014; Graham et al., 2013; Shallcross & Spruill, 2017; Watson-Singleton et al., 2019; Zapolski et al., 2018). Given the promise of mindfulness as an intervention to help marginalized groups mitigate the deleterious health outcomes of perceived racial discrimination, there is a need for additional research on other possible psychological buffers (e.g., social support, racial/ethnic identity, and psychological flexibility). One promising potential moderator is psychological inflexibility/flexibility. Psychological inflexibility is defined as a tendency to excessively control internal experiences (e.g. thoughts, emotions, and behaviors) or avoid them altogether, impairing meaningful action toward personal values (Levin et al., 2014). For example, a person who values friendships and social relationships avoids attending or participating in social events to mitigate their social anxiety, anxious thoughts and emotions. Psychological inflexibility has been shown to be predictive of several psychological outcomes, e.g., depression, anxiety, and psychological distress and although includes mindfulness, is defined as a broader but related concept to mindfulness. The current study expanded on mindfulness as a buffer by examining the moderating influence of psychological inflexibility on the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological distress. Results indicated that as hypothesized, psychological inflexibility was an exacerbating moderator of the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological distress where the perceived racial discrimination and psychological distress relationship was strongest under conditions of high psychological inflexibility and weakest under conditions of low psychological inflexibility. Results are discussed within the context of the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping (TMSC; Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) and suggest that the avoidant coping orientation of psychological inflexibility exacerbates the psychological impact of perceived racial discrimination. Results are also discussed in terms of the potential for psychological interventions that decrease psychological inflexibility and enhance psychological flexibility, such as those in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999), to assist Black persons mitigate the deleterious effects of perceived racial discrimination upon their mental health
THE BENEFITS OF HISPANIC ADULT CHILDREN CAREGIVING FOR THEIR OLDER ADULT PARENTS
Get PDFThis project proposal aims to explore the ways social workers can assist Hispanic adult children (AC) to find satisfaction with their role as caregivers for their older adult (OA) and family of their own, given the growth in the Hispanic population more services and interventions are needed to meet the needs of the Hispanic community. The primary objectives of this proposal are to identify social work interventions that align with Hispanic cultural values throughout different generations. And to explore the benefits and the positive aspects of caregiving for an older adult. A mixed-methods approach will be used, combining a demographic survey and a follow-up interview questionnaire incorporating an adaptation of the Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC) scale. Expected outcomes include better understanding of the Hispanic adult children caregivers needs and social work interventions needed to support adult caregivers through culturally appropriate interventions
MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS OF ALCOHOL USE AMONG EMERGING ADULTS
Get PDFDrinking alcohol for young adults is a major public health problem that affects young people’s families, college campuses, and communities. The latest statistics show that 49.3% of college students ages 18 to 22 consumed alcohol over the past month, with 27.4% participating in binge drinking. This quantitative study proposes to discover the motives behind emerging adults’ decisions to drink alcohol and find out which of those motives most lead to problematic alcohol use. There are four categories of motives: enhancement, coping, social, and conformity motives. This study would use a convenience sample of college students aged 18 to 24. Participants would be solicited through social media and given a Qualtrics Survey to complete. The findings from this project would aid social workers who work with young adult drinkers to identify their motives to drink and if they will lead to problems with alcohol, and to what degree. In addition, social work practitioners would become familiar with various drinking motives, identify problematic drinking, and thus be equipped to implement the best treatment interventions
EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SUBSTANCE USE AMONG SALVADORIAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S
No full textThis is a proposed study on the interplay of mental health and substance use among Salvadorian immigrants residing in the United States. Based on previous research, there is very limited data collected on the experience of Salvadorian Immigrants in residing in the United States. The limited data that exists focuses on the experience of Salvadorian immigrants is not assessed separately from the experience of other Hispanic or Latino immigrant populations. Salvadorian Immigrants have unique experiences and face unique barriers with mental health and substance use that is misrepresented and misunderstood. This is proposed study aims to benefit social work practice at better understanding the unique experiences of Salvadorian Immigrants to develop accurate resources and therapy approaches more specific to the needs of Salvadorian Immigrants