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This case study focused on the process of making sense of abuse in two Latino families experiencing sibling incest. Participants included five male children ranging in age from 8 to 15 that were members of two families dealing with the issue of sibling incest. The purpose of this study was to build understanding of how families experience sibling incest and its role in their families. Clinical data from therapy sessions was analyzed to reveal that families made sense of the incest in different ways including abuse as normal and abuse as a mistake. Central concepts that explained how the families responded to the sibling incest included (1) level of family cohesion, (2) role of secrecy, and (3) view of outside systems. The findings suggest that treatment needs to include an in-depth assessment regarding these issues.

Interviews with 19 Mexican origin fathers in two parts of the United States examined how these men describe their parenting practices and give meaning to their involvement with their children. A grounded theory approach guided by ecological theory revealed salient themes, which included immigration, parental involvement, discipline, decision-making, parenting roles and relationships with their children. Present findings described the important ways in which the experience of immigration influences the fathering experiences of Mexican origin fathers. Such findings challenge traditional stereotypes that depict Mexican origin fathers as uninvolved and emotionally unavailable. In addition, data from this study illustrate that despite the challenges of fathering in the face of immigration challenges, fathers in this sample remain highly committed to their children and their families. Overall, results showed that cultural changes related to immigration were multidimensional and that both social and cultural variables have unique relations to Mexican immigrant fathering practices.

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