Level Of Acculturation Research Articles

Acculturation Level and Cultural Adaptive Strategies of Camp-Dwelling Biharis in Bangladesh

This study rambles on those ‘Bangladeshis’ who made mass people of Bangladesh contemplate for a long time whether ‘Bangladesh is for Bangladeshis or for Bangalis.’ This statement is sufficient for hinting that current research is on Urdu-Speaking Bangladeshi minor group who were the victims of political jumbles and helplessly migrated to present territory of Bangladesh after the partition of Indian subcontinent and hold a range of fundamental cultural heterogeneities with native Bengalis. The research aimed to investigate the acculturation level, cultural adaptation strategies and factors stimulating the acculturation process of camp-dwelling Biharis. In order to reach the objectives, mixed research methodology has been followed where composite indexing of numeric values and qualitative analysis of observation, narrative interviews and KIIs have been conducted. The study reveals that due to having social, cultural and ideological conflicts, Biharis have not been able to fully assimilate with the host community. Yet, they have managed to integrate with native Bengalis as indicated by composite index value of 0.53 through cultural learning, intermarriages, social interactions, legalizing political identity, entrance to labor force etc. Because of persisting discrimination, power conflict, prejudice and lack of peoplehood, they are still on the third stage of Gordon’s Model of Assimilation.
 The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11(1), 2022, P 16-26

Knowledge and Understanding of Radiation Therapy Among Patients With Breast Cancer From Culturally Diverse Backgrounds at a Safety-Net Hospital

Comprehensive understanding of oncologic treatment is essential for shared decision-making. However, comprehension of information in radiation oncology consults is poorly understood, particularly among Spanish-speaking patients at safety-net hospitals. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine post-consultation radiation oncology knowledge and health literacy among breast cancer patients from culturally diverse backgrounds. After consultation for curative breast radiotherapy (cT1-4N1-3M0), the Radiation Oncology Knowledge Assessment Survey (ROKAS) was administered to Spanish- and English-speaking patients ≥ 18 years old, from January 2021 to January 2022 at a safety-net hospital. Radiation knowledge was assessed using the ROKAS which included eight radiation-specific multiple-choice questions and two separate questions regarding short- and long-term side effects. Additional independent variables included validated questionnaires related to health literacy, health numeracy, acculturation, primary language, and sociodemographic factors. Bivariate Pearson correlations and T-test analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between the independent variables and post-consultation radiation knowledge. Fifty ROKAS were obtained from 25 English- and 25 Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients (median age 57 [IQR 49.75-62.25]). When compared to English-speaking patients, Spanish-speaking patients had lower health literacy, health numeracy, and acculturation. There was no difference in the multiple-choice ROKAS score between English- and Spanish-speakers, or correlation with the other independent factors. Higher health numeracy correlated with a higher accuracy for identifying short-term side effects. Lower accuracy of identifying long-term side effects was seen in patients with lower education levels, health literacy, health numeracy, and acculturation, with the most missed long-term side effects being arm swelling, skin toxicity, and heart toxicity. Patients with low health literacy, health numeracy, acculturation, and education levels as well as Spanish-speaking patients were associated with poor understanding of radiotherapy long-term side effects. Determining barriers to radiation knowledge is crucial to improve shared decision-making between patients and providers in a culturally diverse population.

Factors Associated With Poor Health Outcomes Among Vietnamese Americans After Hurricane Harvey, Houston, Texas, 2018-2019.

Immigrants typically experience poor health outcomes after disasters but are often excluded in disaster studies. We assessed physical and mental health outcomes among Houston-area Vietnamese American residents after Hurricane Harvey and hurricane-related characteristics associated with poor health outcomes. We conducted in-person structured surveys among 120 Vietnamese Americans from November 2018 through February 2019. We used the physical and mental component scores of the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey to assess health outcomes. We used descriptive statistics for health outcomes and hurricane-related effects and examined the associations between hurricane-related characteristics and health outcomes. Overall mean (95% CI) physical and mental component scores were 39.8 (29.7-49.9) and 32.6 (27.6-37.6), respectively. The odds of poor physical health poststorm were significantly higher among participants reporting ≥5 versus <5 depressive symptoms (odds ratio [OR] = 3.04; 95% CI, 1.11-8.29; P = .03) and significantly lower among participants with versus without health insurance (OR = 0.25; 95% CI, 0.09-0.71; P = .01). The odds of experiencing poor mental health more than a year after the hurricane were significantly higher among those sustaining versus not sustaining a serious injury/illness because of the hurricane (OR = 3.34; 95% CI, 1.12-9.94; P = .03) and among those who were married/partnered versus not married/partnered (OR = 4.16; 95% CI, 1.32-13.07; P = .02). Receiving versus not receiving free health care services after the hurricane and having high versus low levels of acculturation protected against poor mental health (P < .05 for both). Our findings highlight the inequalities of postdisaster health outcomes in this immigrant population and emphasize the need for improved disaster recovery programs that account for these factors.

Acculturation and daily cigarette use among Mexican-origin youth: The moderating role of executive functions

IntroductionAcculturation and enculturation have been conceptualized, respectively, as risk and protective factors for cigarette use. Although acculturation/enculturation orientations are often studied as stable characteristics, they represent a dynamic process influenced by individuals' social environments and can fluctuate across time. Therefore, investigating how youth actively navigate their acculturation and enculturation beliefs and behaviors on a day-to-day basis can advance scientific understanding of factors related to cigarette use. Executive functions, including inhibitory control, shifting, and working memory, are robust predictors of smoking (e.g., cigarette use). However, we know little about the protective role of executive functions on the daily level associations between acculturation/enculturation and cigarette use among Mexican-origin youth. ObjectivesIn a low-income Mexican-origin youth sample (M = 16.94, SD = 1.01; 52 % female), this study examined within-person associations between daily acculturation/enculturation and daily cigarette use and the moderating role of individual-level executive functions. MethodWe captured the daily fluctuations of acculturation/enculturation and smoking by utilizing data from a 4-day daily diary. The study assessed inhibitory control, shifting, and working memory using behavioral paradigms. ResultsA multilevel logistic moderation model revealed statistically significant interactions between acculturation (but not enculturation) and all executive function skills predicting cigarette use. Higher daily acculturation levels were related to greater odds of daily cigarette use only for youth with lower levels of executive function skills. ConclusionFindings suggest that interventions aimed at improving executive functions may protect Mexican-origin youth from the possible adverse effect of acculturation on cigarette use.

Preliminary Investigation on the Acculturative Stress Impact on Migrants' Workers

The EPS workers face several health and safety threats during their stay in Korea (Lim, et. al., 2021). Therefore, this study focuses on the workers' acculturative stress and its impact on work-related stress and potential workplace accidents that may cause due to that. The preliminary questionnaire survey was conducted among EPS workers to investigate their accumulative stress. 31 samples were collected, and a basic analysis was conducted. Among the 31 participants, the results show that the married group had a higher score in acculturative stress compared to the unmarried group. Further, this study indicates that migrant workers in the fisheries sector account for higher stress. This study suggested developing an investigation model to examine the migrant workers' acculturative stress level and how it can impact their workplace stress, work efficiency, and workplace accidents. Further, the finding of this preliminary examination can use to understand the migrant workers' psychological issues.

Genetic Testing in the Latinx community: Impact of acculturation and provider relationships

ObjectivesThe current study aimed to explore attitudes toward genetic germline testing and intentions to test in Latinas from Southern California. We hypothesized that patients' acculturation and education levels, as well as comfort with health care providers, are positively associated with attitudes and intentions toward genetic testing. MethodsA survey was offered concurrently to Latinx female patients at a gynecologic oncology practice and to unaffiliated Latinx community members. The survey assessed demographics, structural, psychosocial, and acculturation factors and genetic testing attitudes and intentions via validated scales. ResultsOf 148 surveys collected, 66% of responders had low levels of acculturation. 50% of women had government-subsidized insurance; 22% had no schooling in the US. 67% of participants did not carry a diagnosis of cancer.Women with higher acculturation levels were more likely to consider genetic testing (rs = 0.54, p = .001). Higher acculturated women and less acculturated women under 50 were more likely to consider testing if it had been recommended by a female, trusted, or Hispanic/Latinx provider (rs = 0.22, p = .01, rs = 0.27, p = .003 and rs = 0.19, p = .003, respectively) or if there was a recent cancer diagnosis (self or family, rs = 0.19, p = .03). Overall, education correlated with intention to test. The more education outside of the US, the less negative was the attitude toward being tested (rs = −0.41, p = .002). ConclusionsDirect experiences with cancer, more schooling and higher acculturation coupled with provider characteristics determined if Latinas were more open to testing. Provider characteristics mattered: having a female, Latinx, Spanish speaking provider was important for genetic testing decision-making. These findings are particularly pertinent in areas with high Latinx populations.

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND HEALTH LITERACY IN KOREAN OLDER ADULTS: MEDIATING EFFECT OF ACCULTURATION

Abstract Language proficiency and comprehension in the culture and health systems of the host country are imperative factors enabling appropriate health literacy (HL) for non-English speaking immigrants. Older immigrants with limited English proficiency have fewer opportunities and limited abilities to improve their English skills. Increasing individuals’ acculturation levels can be an effective strategy for older immigrants than solely educating English language skills. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of acculturation between English proficiency and HL in older Korean immigrants. From June to October of 2020, a total of 244 older Korean immigrants aged 50 years or older residing in the Southern US were recruited. English proficiency was categorized into limited (very limited to fair) and fluent (fluent to very fluent). HL and acculturation were measured using the Health Literacy Survey-12 Questionnaires (HLS-Q12), and the East Asian Acculturation Measure (EAAM), respectively. Covariates were gender, age, monthly income, education, and length of residency in the U.S. The statistically significant differences were shown in age, gender, education, perceived health, and length of residency in the US by the level of English proficiency The limited English proficiency was negatively associated with HL (β= -.192, p=.002) and acculturation had a mediating effect between English proficiency and HL (β= -.133, p=.001). To alleviate the language barrier that causes low HL in older Korean immigrants, enhancing their understanding of the host country’s culture as well as improving organizational HL should be considered.

NEITHER HERE NOR THERE, YOU BECOME A STRANGER FOR BOTH SIDES: SUCCESSFUL AGING IN CHINESE AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS

Abstract Previous studies have critiqued the inordinate emphasis on high physical and cognitive functioning and a relative absence of cultural factors in our understanding of the aging process. The multi-year Perceptions of Aging Well in Diverse Populations study explores (1) the meanings attached to aging well across cultures and (2) similarities and differences in these perceptions within diverse racial and/or ethnic groups. This presentation highlights findings from in-depth, semi-structured qualitative interviews with Chinese Americans 50 years and older (n=25; 10 male, 15 female; mean age 58.3 years). Thematic analysis of the data showed that generation status, age at arrival, density of social networks, and level of acculturation were key determinants of successful aging. Specifically, those who were born in the United States or had immigrated at an early age appeared to value their independence and were actively making retirement plans. Late-life immigrants were often lonely and more dependent on their adult children. Financial security and healthcare access were important considerations for mid-life immigrants. Several participants felt like an ‘outsider’ in the US but also felt like they were regarded as ‘foreigners’ in their country of origin, resulting in feelings of ambivalence and alienation. Many participants, particularly women, reported feeling less safe in their neighborhoods given the increasing prevalence of violence against Asian Americans in recent years and some were even contemplating moving to another country post-retirement. These findings provide insights into how aging is experienced among Chinese Americans and may help inform initiatives to support successful aging in this population sub-group.

PROMOTING POSITIVE AGING IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING SOUTH ASIAN AMERICANS: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE STUDY

Abstract Between 2010 and 2017, South Asians were the fastest-growing major ethnic minority group in the US, growing at a rate of 40% over the previous decade (SAALT, 2019). This exponential growth, along with a rapidly aging US population, implies that a significant proportion of the South Asian American population will be 65 years or older in the coming years; yet research on the lived experiences/needs of older South Asian Americans is limited. To address this gap, this qualitative study explored barriers and facilitators to healthy or positive aging in a sample of community-dwelling South Asian Americans 50 years and older. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 South Asian American older adults (18 women and 14 men). Thematic analysis of the interview data showed that level of acculturation, proficiency in English, cultural beliefs/practices, awareness about available health and social services, degree of religiosity, and the density of social networks were key determinants of healthy aging. Compared to those who were US-born or had immigrated earlier in life, participants who had immigrated later in life (post-retirement) appeared more financially and/or emotionally dependent on their adult children and expressed ambivalence vis-à-vis future caregiving arrangements and intergenerational co-residence. Nearly all participants shared that helping their adult children with childcare, cooking, or other household chores gave them a sense of purpose and made them feel valued. Study findings suggest that along with culturally appropriate programs and policies to support healthy aging, increased volunteering opportunities may enhance subjective well-being in South Asian American older adults.

Latino toddlers’ bilingual output and their caregivers’ bilingual input and acculturation

The current study’s aim was to investigate how Latino toddlers’ bilingual language development relates to their caregivers’ bilingual language use (i.e., input) and cultural orientation (to the US and their heritage country). Video recordings of caregiver-child interactions, collected when toddlers were approximately 1.5 (Mage = 18.73 months; SDage = 1.11) and 2 years old (Mage = 25.13 months; SDage = 1.29), were used to measure caregivers’ (Mage = 33.29 years; SDage = 4.95) and toddlers’ language use (i.e., output), respectively. Specifically, the total number of words used (i.e., tokens) in Spanish and English were derived from the video-recordings. In addition, caregivers’ cultural orientation (i.e., acculturation; Mexican/heritage culture-oriented to US-oriented) was assessed using a multidimensional measure of acculturation. Descriptive analyses of tokens showed that caregivers and toddlers used both Spanish and English during interactions with each other, though caregivers used a higher ratio of Spanish-to-English (i.e., more Spanish than English) than did toddlers. Mediational analyses further revealed that caregivers’ acculturation level was indirectly related to toddlers’ bilingual language use, specifically as a function of caregivers’ bilingual language use. These findings suggest that caregivers’ bilingual input acts as a mediator between caregivers’ acculturation and their toddlers’ bilingual output.

Demographic and Psychosocial Characteristics, Air Pollution Exposure, and Housing Mobility of Mexican Immigrant Families.

People of color and lower socioeconomic status groups in the USA, including those of Mexican origin, are exposed to higher concentrations of air pollution, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Associations were examined between neighborhood air pollution levels and the psychosocial and demographic characteristics of linguistically isolated Mexican-origin immigrant families. Housing mobility and changes in air pollution levels due to changes in residence were also examined. A sample of 604 linguistically isolated Mexican-origin families in central TX provided data on demographic and psychosocial experiences. Outdoor air pollution concentrations at participants' home addresses were based on high-resolution estimates of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its constituents. Movers were identified as families whose residential addresses changed during the study period; these participants were further grouped and compared based on the change in their residential PM2.5 concentration from before to after their move. Lower PM2.5 concentrations were associated with reports of more ethnic discriminatory experiences, higher socioeconomic status, and higher perceived neighborhood safety. Among the 23% of families who changed residences, PM2.5 concentrations were generally lower at the new family address. Families with mothers reporting a greater sense of neighborhood safety or acculturation levels tended to move from one area low in air pollutants to another, and mothers reporting the lowest levels of neighborhood safety or acculturation tended to move from one area high in air pollutants to another. There are limits to assimilation for Mexican immigrant families. Living in more advantaged neighborhoods is associated with experiencing better air quality, but this advantage may come at the cost of experiencing more ethnic discrimination.

Association of Acculturation with Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Asian-American Subgroups

ObjectiveThis cross-sectional study aims to better understand the heterogeneous associations of acculturation level on CV risk factors among disaggregated Asian subgroups. We hypothesize that the association between acculturation level and CV risk factors will differ significantly by Asian subgroup. MethodsWe used the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a nationally representative US survey, years 2014–18. Acculturation was defined using: (a) years in the US, (b) US citizenship status, and (c) level of English proficiency. We created an acculturation index, categorized into low vs. high (scores of 0–3 and 4, respectively). Self-reported CV risk factors included diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, tobacco use, and sufficient physical activity. Rao-Scott Chi Square was used to compare age-standardized, weighted prevalence of CV risk factors between Asian subgroups. We used logistic regression analysis to assess associations between acculturation and CV risk factors, stratified by Asian subgroup. ResultsThe study sample consisted of 6,051 adults ≥ 18 years of age (53.9% female; mean age 46.6 [SE 0.33]). The distribution by race/ethnicity was Asian Indian 26.9%, Chinese 22.8%, Filipino 18.1%, and other Asian 32.3%. The association between acculturation and CV risk factors differed by Asian subgroups. From multivariable adjusted models, high vs. low acculturation was associated with: high cholesterol amongst Asian Indian (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.37) and other Asian (OR=1.48, 95% CI: 1.10, 2.01) adults, obesity amongst Filipino adults (OR= 1.62, 95% CI: 1.07, 2.45), and sufficient physical activity amongst Chinese (OR= 1.54, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.19) and Filipino adults (OR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.10, 2.27). ConclusionThis study demonstrates that acculturation is heterogeneously associated with higher prevalence of CV risk factors among Asian subgroups. More studies are needed to better understand these differences that can help to inform targeted, culturally specific interventions.

Online Grocery Shopping Behaviors and Attitudes Among Asian Americans.

How online grocery shopping behaviors differ among Asian American (AA) ethnic subgroups and acculturation level is unknown. From June 9-15, 2020, we administered an online survey to a nationally-derived nonprobability sample of 2,895 AA adults, including 1,737 East, 570 South, and 587 Southeast Asian adults, assessing online grocery shopping (yes/no, frequency, reasons). We used logistic regression to compare responses by subgroup and acculturation score, controlling for sociodemographics. Thirty-percent of participants reported shopping online for groceries in a typical month, with a higher percentage among South (45%) versus East Asian adults (23%). Participants with low (vs. high) acculturation scores were more likely to report a lack of special foods (OR = 0.7; 95% CI: 0.5-0.98) and poor food quality (OR = 0.6; 95% CI: 0.4-0.7) as preventing them from shopping online. Online grocery shopping has the capacity to address inequities in health, potentially via culturally-tailored programs designed for less-acculturated AA adults.

Race/Ethnicity Predicts School Meal Participation.

School meals have demonstrated positive effects on dietary habits of children and adolescents, yet opportunities to increase participation exist. Little is known about how participation differs by race/ethnicity or by acculturation levels, thus this study aims to identify acculturation and race/ethnicity on school meal participation of middle school students. A national convenience sample of adolescents (n=617) was recruited to participate in a survey about acculturation and obesogenic behaviors through a Qualtrics panel. Data were analyzed in SAS version 9.4 where 2 logistic regression models were built to examine associations between school meal participation and other salient variables. More than a quarter (26.2%) of participants indicated they eat school lunch daily and 17.4% eat school breakfast daily. In a multivariable model, race/ethnicity, preference for school meals, taste, convenience, cost, and parent influence were all significantly related to daily school lunch participation. Race/ethnicity, time lived outside of the United States, healthiness of school meals, preference of school meals, taste, and cost were significantly related to daily school breakfast participation. This study establishes differences in participation rates by race/ethnicities and other factors. Child nutrition professionals should consider students from minoritized populations to understand their lack of participation, particularly because these students likely have poorer diets compared to whites. Additional factors should be considered for increasing participation, including cost, taste, and perceived healthiness.

Acculturation and Dental Care-Related Anxiety: An Exploratory Assessment from the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos.

This study aimed to determine the associations between acculturation, dental anxiety, and dental utilization among Hispanics/Latinos living in the US. A proxy measure of dental anxiety was available for 7539 adults who had not visited a dentist within the last year. All completed the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH). Bivariate logistic regression and adjusted multivariable logistic regression analysis were conducted. Approximately 22% of the sample was dentally anxious. Dental anxiety was significantly associated with SASH language scale score (OR 1.09, 95%CI 1.02, 1.18, p = 0.04), years in US (OR 1.53, 95%CI 1.23, 1.91, p < 0.0001), and preferred Spanish language (OR 1.30, 95%CI 1.05, 1.63, p = 0.0192); lower acculturation corresponded to higher dental anxiety. Adjusting for sex, age, education, income, insurance, and oral health status, level of acculturation was associated with dental anxiety (AOR 0.87, 95%CI 0.75, 0.91, p = 0.009), but neither were associated with utilization. Acculturation may be an important predictor of dental anxiety for Hispanics/Latinos living in the US.

Factors associated with dietary acculturation among international students at the University of Georgia

Objective Western diet is associated with chronic disease risk, and degree of dietary acculturation can impact susceptibility. This study sought to understand the factors associated with changes in food consumption habits among international students at a large public university in the southern US. Participants A convenience sample of 173 international students representing 41 countries at The University of Georgia participated in the survey. Methods This cross-sectional online survey assessed dietary habits, perception of healthy eating, and level of acculturation using previously validated measures. Results Highest number of participants were from China (19.2%), 89.0% were graduate students with an average age of 27.5 ± 4.83 years. The majority (62.0%) of participants were dietary acculturated with affordability and accessibility determining types of food consumption, as fewer whole foods and more processed foods were consumed in the U.S. Conclusions Findings suggest dietary acculturation may be driven by economic factors, making the transition to Westernized food items a convenient and cost-effective choice among international students.

Parent involvement enhances CBTs for anxiety disorders in Hispanic/Latino youth: Acculturation as a moderator.

Although cognitive behavioral treatments (CBTs) are well-established evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders in youth, there is long-standing underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latino (H/L) families in youth anxiety clinical trials research. The impact of such underrepresentation is that clinicians who work with H/L youth have minimal evidence-based guidance on best practices. The present study moves toward informing best practices for working with H/L youth with anxiety disorders by examining H/L parents' acculturation and enculturation as moderators of youth anxiety outcomes following CBTs. Two hundred eleven H/L youths ages 6-16 (M = 9.41 years, SD = 2.39 years; 43.8% female) and their parents were assigned to individual-youth CBT or one of two parent involvement CBTs: one targeted decreasing parent psychological control, the other targeted decreasing parent use of negative reinforcement. Parent acculturation and enculturation were measured at pretreatment; youth anxiety severity was measured at pretreatment, posttreatment, and 12-month follow-up evaluations. Youth anxiety outcomes were enhanced in both parent involvement CBTs compared with individual-youth CBT. Parent acculturation, but not enculturation, significantly moderated outcomes. At lower levels of parent acculturation, youth anxiety outcomes were enhanced in the parent involvement CBT that targeted negative reinforcement. At higher levels of parent acculturation, youth anxiety outcomes were enhanced in the parent involvement CBT that targeted psychological control. These findings further support the efficacy of CBTs for anxiety disorders in H/L youth and suggest guidance for tailoring parent involvement treatments based on parent acculturation levels. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Effects of language and acculturation on neurocognitive performance of Japanese Americans.

Despite significant work in African and Hispanic American populations, little information is available regarding performance of Japanese Americans on neuropsychological tests. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of dominant language and acculturation levels on the performance of Japanese Americans on selected neurocognitive tests. Based on their self-identified dominant language, 48 English-dominant speaking (ES) Japanese Americans (Mage = 64.48, SD = 10.52) and 52 Japanese-dominant speaking (JS) Japanese Americans (Mage = 60.17, SD = 11.15) were assessed on a neurocognitive battery. Significant differences in test performance were observed between the groups, with the JS group performing poorer on the measures of naming ability, verbal and olfactory learning/memory, and language, compared to the ES group. Levels of acculturation explained that group difference. The Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised (BVMT-R) showed no group differences, suggesting lack of language proficiency and acculturation biases in this ethnic sample. Within the JS group, self-reported English proficiency and years of education obtained in Japan explained variance in addition to age, education, and gender, in performance on the Boston Naming Test and the Letter Fluency Test, respectively. The present study highlights the need for culturally sensitive evaluation in the neuropsychological assessment of this population. The variability in backgrounds contributed to the variability in performance between and within groups. Factors in addition to age and education, including the effects of primary language and acculturation, warrant consideration when evaluating the neuropsychological performance of Japanese Americans in research and clinical settings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

19.3 Never Have I Ever...Seen Families Like Mine Navigate Mental Health on Screen

South Asian American (SAA) youth face challenges elevating risk for mental illness yet underutilize mental health services. Parent-child dynamics related to differential levels of acculturation, peer relationships, and mental health–related stigma in South Asian families have been identified as culturally specific stressors for SAA youth. This presentation demonstrates how a television program can serve as a tool to promote cultural humility in engaging Indian American children and families in mental health treatment.

Acculturative Stress in International Students

Studying in a university is more challenging for international students as compared to local students. They are required to cope with the differences between their cultural values, norms, and customs and those of the host country. Many are likely to experience stress related to the acculturation process – termed acculturative stress. There was evidence of the direct effect of acculturative stress on students’ academic satisfaction and well-being. Also, past studies have confirmed the significant relationship between social support and acculturative stress, but these studies have predominantly focused on social support from family members and friends. The fact that international students live apart from their family members and friends means that they are heavily dependent on the support of the host university. This study investigated the effect of acculturative stress on students’ academic satisfaction and well-being, with university support as the moderating factor. The data is collected using questionnaires through various online mediums. A total of 119 responses were used in the analysis. By employing the Smart PLS software, we tested four hypotheses. From the findings, students from the African region reported the highest acculturative stress level, while students from the SEA region reported the lowest. Also, evidence of the direct effect of acculturative stress on students’ satisfaction and well-being was discovered, however the moderation effects of university support on both relations were not substantiated. We attributed this finding to the characteristics of the respondents who participated in this study.