The Impact of Americanization on Intergenerational Relations: An Exploratory Study on the U.S. Territory of Guam

Barusch, Amanda S.; Spaulding, Marc

doi:10.15453/0191-5096.1908

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Chapter 7: Indigenous Elders in Rural America

Barusch¹,

Tenbarge²

2004

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Using figures from the most recent census as well as available literature, this chapter considers the status of Indigenous elders in rural areas of the United States. Following a review of basic demographic indicators, we examine history of forced assimilation and colonization, and the impact of that history on Indigenous elders. We note the common belief that the status of Indigenous elders is less than historical and contemporary cultural norms would dictate. Discussion at a public meeting about the return of artifacts is offered as an illustrative example. We then consider service approaches that can both empower elders and improve their quality of life-suggesting that the pursuit of culturally ap-[Haworth co-indexing entry note]: "

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Chapter 7: Indigenous Elders in Rural America

Barusch¹,

Tenbarge²

2004

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Acquisition and Maintenance of the Indigenous Chamorro Language in the Youngest Generation in Guam

Kai

Bevacqua

2021

Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies

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This chapter first provides an overview as to the history and factors that have contributed to a marked decrease in the number of Chamorro language speakers in Guam. Although recent efforts by the Government of Guam as well as community groups have sought to reverse this decrease, there continues to be a decline in the number of Chamorro speakers, especially amongst the youngest generations. In a contemporary context, the chapter will focus on the acquisition, maintenance, and the attitudes toward the Chamorro language among the young generation in Guam. Data collected from 582 participants was statistically analyzed. The results show that 80.4% of participants claimed that they understand the Chamorro language, more or less. However, only 4.5% of them evaluated their speaking ability as very good. Among the participants in our study, only 2.6% acquired Chamorro as their mother language, and 9.8% regularly use the Chamorro language. These results show that the extent of the shift on Guam among the youngest generation to the use of English is statistically large.

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The Impact of Americanization on Intergenerational Relations: An Exploratory Study on the U.S. Territory of Guam

Cited by 2 publications

References 10 publications

Chapter 7: Indigenous Elders in Rural America

Chapter 7: Indigenous Elders in Rural America

Acquisition and Maintenance of the Indigenous Chamorro Language in the Youngest Generation in Guam

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