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Peer reviewedGilbert, M. Jean; Cervantes, Richard C. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1986
Synthesizes available literature that addresses: (1) utilization patterns of alcohol-related services by Mexican Americans; (2) existing therapeutic approaches which take into account cultural factors; and (3) existing approaches to alcohol abuse education and prevention for this population. Discusses research needs and the need for…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Differences
Peer reviewedMarin, Gerardo; And Others – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1987
A 12-item acculturation scale developed for Hispanics correlated highly with the respondents' generation, length of residence in the United States, age at arrival, ethnic self-identification, and with an acculturation scale. Language use, media preferences, and ethnic social relations were the three factors accounting for 67.6 percent of the total…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Age Differences, Culture, Ethnicity
