The Relevance of Spirituality to Cultural Identity Reconstruction for African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

Dixon, Sandra

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“…Such approach takes into consideration interventions aimed at examining the root causes of population health problems and illnesses such as social, behavioral, economic and environmental conditions (Australian Medical Association, 2007 ; Public Health Agency of Canada, 2016 ). Based on the above description, it is noteworthy to mention that cultural dimensions such as spirituality and religiosity are often excluded from the biopsychosocial model of health, which is a disadvantage for many individuals like African-Caribbean immigrant women whose faith keeps them mentally and physically grounded and plays a pivotal role in their cultural identity construction post-migration (Dixon, 2019 ; Dixon and Arthur, 2019 ). Used here, faith refers to subjective religious and spiritual beliefs and commitment to those beliefs (Koenig, 2005 , p. 280).…”

Section: Overview Of Health Psychology and Immigrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, the migration experience warrants a system of support and community care, which is emphasized by a holistic upstream approach to health (Hegar, 2016 ; Public Health Agency of Canada, 2016 ). With the realization that immigrants' health is significantly impacted by factors in their new environment, it is important to explore their cultural identity reconstruction (Dixon, 2015 , 2019 ). Consideration should also be given to what mitigating variables and preventative measures health professionals should integrate into their models of care to help immigrants.…”

Section: Overview Of Health Psychology and Immigrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It reflects a part of the ongoing development of identity that is complex and fluid (Arthur and Collins, 2010 , pp. 247–257; Dixon, 2015 , 2019 ). This idea of reconstruction recognizes adaptation and negotiation within socio-cultural contexts where language plays a key role.…”

Section: Cultural Identity Reconstruction and African-caribbean Immigrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This view rejects the idea that identities are separate and distinct. Such perspective reflects the lived experiences of African-Caribbean women, many of whom have critical points of post-migration differences in their new socio-cultural and historical contexts (Hall and Du Gay, 1996 ; Hutchinson, 2014 ; Dixon, 2015 , 2019 ). More so, through intersectionality of various cultural dimensions such as race, gender, and faith, African-Caribbean immigrant women's cultural identities merge and overlap to be multiple and/or fragmented identities rather than a singular identity (Bartholomew, 2012 , p. 25; Dixon, 2015 , p. 123).…”

Section: Cultural Identity Reconstruction and African-caribbean Immigrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intersectionality of Cultural Identities in Health Psychology: Key Recommendations for Working With African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

Dixon

2019

Front. Sociol.

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While the field of health psychology has progressed over the years, much work still needs to be done when considering immigrants' health care and well-being. Particularly, for African-Caribbean immigrants, the intersectionality of their cultural identities in the health care system require much attention moving forward. Therefore, this article is particularly relevant for Canada's multicultural society; it describes cultural identity reconstruction within health psychology as a common issue for diverse groups, particularly African-Caribbean immigrant women. The article speaks to the holistic worldview that is required in a paradigm shift which engages a pluralistic society that is Canada. The author presents a key cultural identity model and assessment tool that should be integrated into the health care system to ensure culturally-sensitive and inclusive care for immigrants, especially women. As is argued in the article, contemporary research, advocacy, and social movements speak to invoking alternative ways to complement the prevailing downstream approach to health psychology. In a growing multicultural society that should strive on honoring and respecting the pluralistic cultural worldviews of all people in the health care system, many immigrant women struggle to cope with the social determinants of health post-migration. Their concerns are often pushed to the margins of health care services, with several individuals relying on their faith for coping strategies. This article concludes with culturally-informed and socially-just recommendations for health care professionals working with immigrant populations, particularly African Caribbean immigrant women.

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Section: Overview Of Health Psychology and Immigrantsmentioning

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Section: Overview Of Health Psychology and Immigrantsmentioning

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Section: Cultural Identity Reconstruction and African-caribbean Immigrantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Cultural Identity Reconstruction and African-caribbean Immigrantsmentioning

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Intersectionality of Cultural Identities in Health Psychology: Key Recommendations for Working With African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

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2019

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“…The research study explored the co-researchers' lived experiences in the Canadian context and how Pentecostal faith played an instrumental role in the post-migration process. Further, the navigation and reconstruction of cultural identity amid post-migration stressors (e.g., systemic racism, discrimination, marginalization, and underemployment) are examined (DePass, 2012b;Dixon, 2019b). These stressors inadvertently give rise to mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts (McKenzie et al, 2011;Dixon, 2019a).…”

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Untold Stories of Jamaican Canadian Immigrant Women: Building Resilience Through Faith

Dixon

2021

Cult. and Ped. Inq.

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In this article, attention is given to the key role that Pentecostal faith plays in the cultural identity reconstruction process of some Jamaican Canadian immigrant women. For many immigrant groups, religious faith represents an anchor of hope for coping with post-migration life stressors. Although, once emotionally caged in a new socio-cultural location in Canada, the women portrayed in this summary of my research demonstrate great fortitude and endurance in navigating a new cultural and socio-historical context. Their untold stories of resilience through religious faith led them to deeper critical awareness, scholarly accountability, and recognition of their truths.

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Understanding Intercultural Socialization and Identity Development of International Students Through Duoethnography

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Barrantes

2021

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on International Student Experience in Canadian Higher Education

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This chapter looks at how two international PhD students (re)constructed and (re)negotiated their identities, and intercultural socialization through the sharing their personal stories and experiences. This chapter employed a duoethnography research methodology. Duoethnography is a collaborative research methodology in which two or more researchers engage in a dialogue on their disparate histories in a given phenomenon. The use of duoethnography allowed the researchers to revisit their lives as sites of research to determine how their different experiences and backgrounds informed the (re)construction and (re)negotiation of their identities in the face of multiple and competing identities and their subsequent participation in the new culture. Through this process, the researchers acted as the foil for the Other, challenging the Other to reflect in a deeper, more relational and authentic manner as they sought to achieve a balance between participating in a new way of life and maintaining their cultural and personal identities.

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The Relevance of Spirituality to Cultural Identity Reconstruction for African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

Intersectionality of Cultural Identities in Health Psychology: Key Recommendations for Working With African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

Intersectionality of Cultural Identities in Health Psychology: Key Recommendations for Working With African-Caribbean Immigrant Women

Untold Stories of Jamaican Canadian Immigrant Women: Building Resilience Through Faith

Understanding Intercultural Socialization and Identity Development of International Students Through Duoethnography

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