Protective Effect of Biculturalism for Health Amongst Minority Youth: The Case of Pacific Islander Migrant Youths in Hawai'i.
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsw/bcz042
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanisms by which biculturalism impacts various health outcomes amongst youth migrants to Hawai'i who are from the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands jurisdictions. Using purposive sampling, 284 males and females (twelve to nineteen… read more here.
Keywords: body satisfaction; biculturalism; health; minority ... See more keywords
Acculturation, Biculturalism and Cancer Risk and Preventive Behaviors Among Pacific Islander Immigrant Youths in Hawaii
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.56800
Abstract: Background: Culture is an important force which affects health behaviors linked to cancer risks among immigrants. Studies have demonstrated the process of acculturation can produce a form of stress that impact health negatively. On the… read more here.
Keywords: biculturalism; acculturation biculturalism; cancer; pacific islander ... See more keywords