The impact of acculturation and attachment on the family functioning of Portuguese living in the United States
Abstract
Acculturation has been widely researched, in the United States, among various ethnic groups (e.g., Chun, 2006; Miranda, Estrada, Firpo-Jimenez, 2000), but scarcely with individuals of Portuguese descendant. With the purpose of filling this gap in the literature, this study aimed at understanding how the family functioning of Portuguese living in the United States was affected by their choice of acculturation strategy and the moderating effect of attachment. Multiple linear regressions were used to examine the relationship among the variables. The results showed that Portuguese have healthy family functioning, falling within the category of rigidly balanced to balanced family type. This study has important implications for researchers and therapists working with the Portuguese. Suggestions for future research are also provided.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Nalbone, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Social psychology|Individual & family studies|Ethnic studies
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