TY - JOUR
T1 - Navigating Acculturation
T2 - Overcoming Challenges and Creating Pathways to Well-Being for Central Asian Immigrants in the United States
AU - Childress, Saltanat
AU - Shrestha, Nibedita
AU - Russ, Shirley
AU - Feinberg, Mark
AU - Berge, Jerica
AU - Lewin, Amy
AU - Roy, Kevin
AU - Perez-Brena, Norma
AU - Halfon, Neal
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2025/12
Y1 - 2025/12
N2 - This study explores the adaptations of recent immigrants from Central Asia (CA) to the United States. Using qualitative grounded theory analysis of narratives from 42 immigrants, gathered through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, acculturation, life course development, resilience, and intersectionality frameworks were applied to the analysis. Participants included 21 women and 21 men aged 22 to 45. Three major themes emerged. The first theme highlights acculturative challenges and stress, including shifts in gender roles, professional status, and family values. The second theme addresses barriers to seeking help, stemming from ideological and practical constraints. The third theme emphasizes opportunities and positive outlooks on life in the United States for immigrants and their children. The study underscores implications for practice and policy, along with avenues for future research.
AB - This study explores the adaptations of recent immigrants from Central Asia (CA) to the United States. Using qualitative grounded theory analysis of narratives from 42 immigrants, gathered through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, acculturation, life course development, resilience, and intersectionality frameworks were applied to the analysis. Participants included 21 women and 21 men aged 22 to 45. Three major themes emerged. The first theme highlights acculturative challenges and stress, including shifts in gender roles, professional status, and family values. The second theme addresses barriers to seeking help, stemming from ideological and practical constraints. The third theme emphasizes opportunities and positive outlooks on life in the United States for immigrants and their children. The study underscores implications for practice and policy, along with avenues for future research.
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U2 - 10.1177/10443894241278382
DO - 10.1177/10443894241278382
M3 - Article
C2 - 40842931
AN - SCOPUS:105021412076
SN - 1044-3894
VL - 106
SP - 1043
EP - 1067
JO - Families in Society
JF - Families in Society
IS - 4
ER -