Acculturation and Parenting in Latino Immigrant Fathers
| dc.contributor.author | Lozano, Marco A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-29T02:22:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-29T02:22:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the possible relationship between acculturation and parenting in Latino immigrant fathers. It was hypothesized that low levels of acculturation would be associated with high levels of parenting stress and low levels of parenting competence. Two subscales of the ARSMAII (AOS and MOS) were used as the independent variables. The Parental Stress Scale and the Parent Performance Subscale were used as the dependent variables. A regression analysis found two significant findings. A stepwise regression indicated that the Anglo Orientation Subscale was significantly related to parenting stress. The analysis revealed that the Anglo Orientation Subscale was positively related to the Parental Stress Scale. Also, a stepwise regression indicated that years in the U.S. was significantly related to parenting competence. The analysis revealed that years in the U.S. was positively related to the Parent Performance Subscale. One possible explanation for the first finding is that greater acculturation may be related to more cultural conflicts with the majority culture. It is also possible that the higher the level of acculturation, the more likely conflicts with other less acculturated family members may surface. These cultural conflicts may contribute to higher degrees of parenting stress. A possible explanation for the second finding is that longer residence in the U.S. may create more opportunities for interacting with the majority culture, acquiring a new language, and developing an emotional and cultural attachment. These cultural variables are critical to acculturation and could be important assets in fulfilling the parental role. This suggests that the ARSMA-II may not be tapping into aspects of acculturation that might be associated with parenting competence, such as affective cultural constructs. Future studies should address the complexity of acculturation by considering tools that not only measure behavior but also affective and abstract characteristics. From the clinical perspective, clinicians can increase their awareness of the complexities of acculturation, and avoid making inaccurate assumptions regarding parenting. The researcher hopes that the information gathered in this study will be used to increase the cultural sensitivity of researchers and clinicians when working with Latino fathers. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3318 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher.institution | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| dc.title | Acculturation and Parenting in Latino Immigrant Fathers | |
| dc.type | Dissertation | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Psychology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | |
| thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Psychology |