Abstract

Central Americans are one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in the United States, yet little is known about their adjustment to life in this country. Research with previous immigrant groups has suggested that informal support networks play a significant role in newcomers' adjustment process. In the present study, 91 recently arrived Central American immigrants were interviewed concerning the circumstances of their immigration into this country, characteristics of their networks in this country, and the adjustment of family members since arriving. Results indicate that although the networks of these individuals tend to be dense and provide a great deal of support, they may have an insulating effect that diminishes immigrants' interaction with the larger community. These findings are discussed in light of the larger issue of the receptivity of the host community to newcomers.

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