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Factors Associated with the Process of Adaptation Among Pakistani Adolescent Females Living in United States

Abstract  

This study explored post-migration experiences of recently migrated Pakistani Muslim adolescent females residing in the United
States. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirty Pakistani Muslim adolescent females between the ages
of 15 and 18 years living with their families in Houston, Texas. Data obtained from the interviews were evaluated using discourse
analysis to identify major reoccurring themes. Participants discussed factors associated with the process of adaptation to
the American culture. The results revealed that the main factors associated with adaptation process included positive motivation
for migration, family bonding, social support networks, inter-familial communication, aspiration of adolescents to learn other
cultures, availability of English-as-second-language programs, participation in community rebuilding activities, and faith
practices, English proficiency, peer pressure, and inter-generational conflicts. This study provided much needed information
on factors associated with adaptation process of Pakistani Muslim adolescent females in the United States. The results have
important implications for improving the adaptation process of this group and offer potential directions for intervention
and counseling services.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-11
  • DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9703-6
  • Authors
    • Salma A. Khuwaja, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054, USA
    • Beatrice J. Selwyn, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1200 H. Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Osaro Mgbere, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054, USA
    • Alam Khuwaja, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Asha Kapadia, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1200 H. Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Sheryl McCurdy, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1200 H. Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Chiehwen E. Hsu, School of Health Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1200 H. Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
    • Online ISSN 1557-1920
    • Print ISSN 1557-1912
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 09/07/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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