Given the continuous, dynamic demographic changes internationally due to intensive
worldwide migration and globalization, the need to more fully understand how migrants …

Purpose: This systematic review of the literature informed of (a) the relationship between
acculturation and acculturative stress,(b) examined the determinants of acculturative stress …

Results of existing literature suggest that the relationship between acculturation and mental
health is complex. Some studies have found a beneficial association between increased …

Concerns about the cross-cultural validity of constructs are discussed, including
equivalence, bias, and translation procedures. Methods to enhance equivalence are …

Situated within an international context of Islamophobia, this study examined acculturative
stress, religious co**, and their interaction as predictors of subjective wellbeing in 167 …

In this exploratory study I investigated the participation status in breast and cervical cancer
screening of a group of American immigrant Arab Muslim women (AMW). Perceived …

In the present study the authors examined the relative contributions of typical acculturation
indicators, general co**, and intercultural competence in predicting depression among 96 …

The Latino population is the fastest growing group in the United States; thus, it is imperative
that social workers and other mental health practitioners be knowledgeable about the …

When faced with difficulties and problems, people use a variety of cognitive and behavioral
strategies to cope, and culture influences the strategies that are chosen. Unfortunately, little …

Immigration is a stressful experience. Social support from and negative interaction with
relatives or friends play important roles in the health and well-being of immigrants. Data for …