Segmented socioeconomic adaptation of New Eastern European professionals in the United States

Michalikova, Nina

doi:10.1186/s40878-018-0077-3

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“…Additionally, researchers and clinicians should consider within-group differences among European American immigrants. As to occupational privileges and income levels, the migratory experience of East European immigrants differs from that of Northern and Western European counterparts with similar educational backgrounds (Michalikova, 2018). East European immigrants indicated that their cultural values were different from the U.S. mainstream values (Adler, 2004: Robila & Krishnakumar, 2004).…”

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A Meta-Analysis of Acculturation and Enculturation: Bilinear, Multidimensional, and Context-Dependent Processes

Yoon

Cabirou

Galvin

et al. 2020

The Counseling Psychologist

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Acculturation and enculturation are currently conceptualized as bilinear, multidimensional, and context-dependent cultural socialization processes (Yoon et al., 2013). Yet, this conceptualization requires further specification and empirical evidence. Our work is timely given the downward shift in productivity of traditional acculturation research and the need for a new direction. We examined the constructs and processes of acculturation and enculturation by meta-analytically synthesizing the findings of 255 publications (343 independent samples). In support of a bilinear (vs. unilinear) conceptualization, we found that acculturation and enculturation were only slightly associated with each other, r = −.18. In support of multidimensionality and context-dependency, their relationship varied by dimension (e.g., nonsignificant association of mainstream and ethnic identities vs. significant associations in other dimensions), geographic region, and race. Additionally, acculturation and enculturation rates/patterns varied by dimension; extrinsic changes (e.g., behavior) proceeded faster than intrinsic changes (e.g., values, identity). We discuss a direction for future research and implications for practice, advocacy, and education/training.

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confidence: 99%

A Meta-Analysis of Acculturation and Enculturation: Bilinear, Multidimensional, and Context-Dependent Processes

Yoon

Cabirou

Galvin

et al. 2020

The Counseling Psychologist

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“…The decennial Osteopathic Survey of HealthCare in America (OSTEOSURV) is the sole prognosticator for osteopathic recognition in the United States; however, it tends to generalize findings under larger racial categories [ 7 , 11 , 12 ]. As delineated by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Eastern European is considered under the “White/Caucasian” umbrella which follows guidelines set by the United States National Library of Medicine [ 13 ]. In comparing this study with previous OSTEOSURV results, there are comparable levels of DO and OMM knowledge; however, much higher rates were found in OSTEOSURV, which may be due to OSTEOSURV respondents primarily based in the United States Midwest, an area that traditionally has high osteopathic recognition due to the historical roots of the osteopathic profession [ 14 ].…”

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Assessing the Knowledge of the Osteopathic Profession in New York City’s Eastern European Communities

Chin¹,

Kleyn²,

Dubé³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundAccording to the decennial Osteopathic Survey of Healthcare in America, the osteopathic profession has been steadily gaining recognition in the United States, particularly among the White/Caucasian demographic. This, however, does not take into account immigrant European communities that, while racially classified as White/Caucasian, may be unexposed to osteopathic physicians (DOs) in their home country and may be reticent to osteopathic manipulative medicine. Data on non-English-speaking communities are limited and can mask the need for further outreach. This study aimed to identify literature in osteopathic outreach to minority communities and assess osteopathic awareness in New York City's Eastern European communities. Secondary objectives include characterization of potential barriers in hindering access to osteopathic medicine, and, by extension, other minority groups. MethodologyAn anonymous survey prepared in Russian and English was used to gather demographics, education level, healthcare habits, and knowledge of the osteopathic profession. To provide a clinical scenario, a health habit question regarding low back pain (LBP) was provided to participants. Participants over the age of 18 were randomly selected from high density Eastern European areas at two separate time points. Statistical analysis was performed using R to evaluate independence between questions using chi-square tests. ResultsA total of 150 surveys met the inclusion criteria, with 71 males and 79 females, an age range of 18-92, and a median age of 62. On comparing demographics, education level, and healthcare habits, only English proficiency showed statistical significance (p = 0.039) in determining recognition of the osteopathic profession. Overall, 60% (n = 94) stated that they have heard of osteopathic medicine and knew what a DO physician does. However, only 35% (n = 53) would see a DO for LBP, with 50% (n = 77) seeing a physical therapist. ConclusionsCompared to research examining osteopathic awareness in ethnic minority communities, the Russian community in New York appears to have greater recognition of the osteopathic profession. This, however, does not translate into a clinical scenario as more participants were more likely to see a physical therapist. While this difference can be attributed to numerous factors, it stands without doubt that greater osteopathic outreach and data collection needs to be performed in minority communities.

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“…There are several factors unique to highly educated/skilled migrants that pose barriers to economic integration and workplace participation: the foreign credential recognition process [ 25 , 26 ], occupational mismatches [ 27 , 28 ], hiring chances [ 26 ], and long-term earnings gaps [ 25 , 29 ]. These barriers have been generally attributed to or categorized as ethnic penalties [ 30 , 31 ] and are noticeable in comparison to native citizens. The foreign credential recognition process is complex as it is not standardized across professions.…”

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“…Here, Western countries standardize foreign degrees from other Western-identified countries. Michalikova, in her research on Eastern European immigrants, finds that they are hindered by socioeconomic differences based on their educational systems, pre-emigration labor market experiences, and the language barrier [ 31 ].…”

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Reskilled and Integrated, but How? Navigating Trauma and Temporary Hardships

Aydiner

Rider

2022

IJERPH

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Immigrants are often pressed to show how they will contribute to a host country, thus proving through their conditions of entry and human capital whether they will be perceived as an asset or burden, and this is juxtaposed with the host country’s institutions offering an improved quality of life, mainly through employment. Seeking employment is often a key factor to be economically assimilated, and in the case of highly educated Turkish migrants, the opportunity to reclaim their previous professional and quality of life statuses. Based on qualitative research, we have examined the experiences of highly educated Turkish people (n = 42) in the recently forced migrant population. Following events including terrorism and the coup on 15 July 2016, Türkiye experienced the highest forced migration in her history. With exiled Turkish migrants, the forced aspect of their migration prompts them to seek a host country that provides safety, and they are also driven to transfer their educational degrees and professional credentials. However, changing careers to become educated and certified in new fields takes time and resources, contributing to a fluctuating economic status and loss of well-being. Once this is regained, their economic situation is improved, but there is still the lost time from the immigration and transfer period. Thus, the process has positive and negative components, but understanding this nuanced process provides opportunities for policy reform that can shorten the time of re-education, increase employability, and support well-being.

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Segmented socioeconomic adaptation of New Eastern European professionals in the United States

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

A Meta-Analysis of Acculturation and Enculturation: Bilinear, Multidimensional, and Context-Dependent Processes

A Meta-Analysis of Acculturation and Enculturation: Bilinear, Multidimensional, and Context-Dependent Processes

Assessing the Knowledge of the Osteopathic Profession in New York City’s Eastern European Communities

Reskilled and Integrated, but How? Navigating Trauma and Temporary Hardships

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