South Asian Parenting, Mental Health, and Cultural Adaptation in First-Generation Immigrant Youth
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Authors
Thakur, Shivani
Issue Date
2025-10
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
South Asian parenting , acculturation , bicultural identity , cultural humility , immigrant youth
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This capstone explores how South Asian parenting and intergenerational family dynamics influence the cultural adaptation and mental health of first-generation immigrant youth in North America. Drawing on established models of acculturation, bicultural identity integration, and resilience, the paper synthesizes theoretical and empirical research to illuminate how collectivist family values can serve as both protective and challenging forces in the adaptation process. The analysis highlights the intersections of parental expectations, stigma, and systemic inequities with resilience, spirituality, and community strengths that shape youth well-being. Findings emphasize the importance of cultural humility in counselling practice, encouraging counsellors to approach cultural tension as a potential site of empathy and growth rather than conflict. The applied component, Bridging Generations: Culturally Responsive Counselling with South Asian Immigrant Families, translates research into practice through a two-day workshop designed to enhance counsellor cultural awareness, communication, and advocacy. Together, the findings advance multicultural counselling scholarship and provide a framework for culturally responsive, strengths-based engagement with South Asian clients and families.
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