The Impact of Family Obligations on Young Women’s Decisions During the Transition to College: A Comparison of Latina, European American, and Asian American Students

Sy, Susan R.; Brittian, Aerika S.

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“…Most of these studies have argued that such experiences are beneficial for youth in terms of increasing their relationship quality and time spent with families and cognitive and linguistic skills (Chao, 2006;Dorner et al, 2008;McHale, Updegraff, Kim, & Kansler, 2009). However, studies have also found either no associations or associations with negative outcomes like lower school performance and greater stress and adjustment problems (Chao, 2006;Fuligni, Yip, & Tseng, 2002;Sy & Brittain, 2008;Walsh, Shulman, Bar-On, & Tsur, 2006). In one of the few studies conducted outside the United States, Walsh and colleagues found that immigrant youth in Israel from families that were cohesive and supportive of adolescent autonomy tended to experience higher rates of parentification (i.e., youth assuming responsibilities of parents) but also better coping skills than nonimmigrant youth.…”

Section: Family Socialization and Parentingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial and Ethnic Differences: Sociocultural and Contextual Explanations

Chao

Otsuki-Clutter

2011

J of Research on Adolesc

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With the increasing focus on racial and ethnic diversity in studies of adolescence, this review highlights trends in this research over the past decade. Not only is the sheer number of studies incorporating diverse youth increasing, this research has penetrated many areas of the study of adolescence. Some of this research has attempted to recognize and also capture the contextual and/or sociocultural processes that may explain racial and ethnic diversity or differences among youth in the United States and other countries. Research examining sociocultural and contextual processes underlying racial and ethnic differences is especially evident in the areas of parenting and family socialization. A considerable amount of research on ethnic minority and immigrant youth has also been conducted on their ethnic identity and acculturation, including processes of ethnic identity development, discrimination experiences, and the role of ethnic identity and discrimination in relation to adolescents' well-being. The theoretical implications of this research will be addressed in terms of what we have learned from studying diverse youth and how this focus has contributed to our theories of adolescence.

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Section: Family Socialization and Parentingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial and Ethnic Differences: Sociocultural and Contextual Explanations

Chao

Otsuki-Clutter

2011

J of Research on Adolesc

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“…Family obligation first emerged as an important construct in research on adult behavior towards aging adults (Stein, 1992); however, research by Fuligni and colleagues (e.g., Fuligni, Tseng & Lam, 1999) has demonstrated its relevance during adolescence and early adulthood, particularly among youth of color. Early research on adolescent family obligation demonstrated group differences by race, ethnicity and immigrant status (e.g., Fuligni et al, 1999; Hughes, 2001), and linked family obligation to educational outcomes (e.g., Fuligni, 2007; Sy & Brittian, 2008) and emotional and behavioral adjustment (e.g., Juang & Cookston, 2009; Yau, Taspoulos-Chan & Smetana, 2009) among diverse youth. More recent studies have extended our understanding of family obligation in two important ways.…”

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Family Obligation Values as a Protective and Vulnerability Factor Among Low-Income Adolescent Girls

Milan

Wortel

2014

J Youth Adolescence

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Adolescents’ beliefs about family obligation often reflect cultural variations in their family context, and thus are important for understanding development among diverse youth. In this study, we test hypotheses about the role of family obligation values in risk behavior and mental health in a sample of 194 low-income adolescent girls (Mean age = 15.2; 58% Latina, 28% African-American/Black). We hypothesized that family obligation values can be both a protective and vulnerability factor, depending on the type of outcome and the presence of other risk factors. Across the sample, higher family obligation values tended to occur with indicators of positive family functioning (e.g., more frequent communication, less maternal hostility) based on mother and adolescent reports. As hypothesized, family obligation values moderated the relationship between established risk factors and adjustment in distinct ways, such that high family obligation values decreased risk in some domains (i.e., a protective factor) but increased risk in other domains (i.e., a vulnerability factor). Specifically, high family obligation values diminished the relationship between peer norms for risky behavior (sex and substance use) and individual engagement in those behaviors. At the same time, high family obligation values magnified the relationship between exposure to negative life events and poor mental health (PTSD and depressive symptoms). The results suggest that family obligation is an important but complex aspect of development among diverse adolescent girls.

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“…Explanations for college access and educational opportunities for Latinas have relied historically on gendered explanations emphasizing marianismo-Latinas' self-sacrificing role, underscoring women's roles inside the home (Sy & Brittian, 2008). This deficit explanation sees…”

Section: Latina Student Mothers In Higher Educationmentioning

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Latina Student Mothers’ Trenzas de Identidades in the Community College

Jiménez¹,

Oliva²

2017

AMAE Journal

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Latinx are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the country and their growth is visible in higher education. Using focus groups with student mothers, we examine the narratives of four Latina student mothers pursuing higher education at the community college. Using Chicana Feminist Theory as our theoretical framework, we apply trenzas de identidades (Godínez, 2006;Montoya, 1994) as a metaphorical and analytical tool to understand the experiences of Latina community college student mothers. The student mothers' trenzas de identidades demonstrate the ways their mother, student, and professional identities intersect and influence how they experience and navigate the educational pipeline. We call upon higher education faculty and administrators to reject deficit ideologies of Latina student mothers, and we offer recommendations for creating a receptive environment for them.

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The Impact of Family Obligations on Young Women’s Decisions During the Transition to College: A Comparison of Latina, European American, and Asian American Students

Cited by 23 publications

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Racial and Ethnic Differences: Sociocultural and Contextual Explanations

Racial and Ethnic Differences: Sociocultural and Contextual Explanations

Family Obligation Values as a Protective and Vulnerability Factor Among Low-Income Adolescent Girls

Latina Student Mothers’ Trenzas de Identidades in the Community College

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