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A qualitative study of the dietary acculturation among long-term Hispanic immigrants

Creator:: Petersen, Rocio
Abstract:: The evolving United States demographics, evident from the most recent census, show a steady population growth for Hispanics. Research suggests that after immigrating to the United States, first-generation Hispanic populations seem vulnerable to weight gain and development of chronic disease. Many health professionals recognize the increased need for Spanish language...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and the future health of their second-generation Hispanic American children. The dietary

Understanding the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities

Creator:: Magaña, Emanuel
Abstract:: The purpose of this is study is to investigate the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities. Five students were selected to take part of the study and were interviewed using a qualitative case study methodology grounded in critical race theory. Five themes were identified: the support system that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA )or Hispanic Student Union. Organizations

Dietary acculturation among Oregon Latinos : factors affecting food choice

Creator:: Vanegas, Sarah Marie
Abstract:: This study sought to examine food choice motives and influences among Oregon Latinos to gain a greater understanding of their dietary acculturation. Previous studies relying principally on quantitative methods to assess the relationship between acculturation and diet have reported inconsistent results, though a general decline in diet quality is reported...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: collect data on frequency of consuming traditional Mexican foods versus mainstream American foods among

The transfer process of Latina/o students from community college to the university : what are their experiences?

Creator:: Cortez, Edén
Abstract:: This qualitative study explores the experiences of Latina/o transfer students from a two-year to a four-year institution. Six Latina/o transfer student from the Pacific Northwest participated in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The researcher utilized Critical Race Theory, LatCrit, Validation Theory, and Chicana Feminist Epistemology to bring forth the narratives of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Educational Statistics (2011), the total Hispanic college enrollment (two-year and four- year institutions

Parental beliefs and practices : influences of parenting in Latino/a and Caucasian children's behavioral regulation

Creator:: Diaz, Guadalupe
Abstract:: The transition to kindergarten can be challenging for many children who do not have the necessary skills to meet the demands of classroom settings such as paying attention, remembering instructions, and demonstrating self-control. Children who lack the necessary behavioral regulation skills to meet the demands in the classroom environment are...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Hispanic Center (2011), 37.6% of Latino/a children under the age of 5 lived in poverty in 2010. Previous

Culturally appropriate supermarket nutrition education for Mexican-American families

Creator:: Saldana, Tina Marie
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , (compared to 23.9% overweight for non-Hispanic women) and 30.9% of Mexican-American men (compared to 24.2

Influence of parental acculturation on family meals, parent child-feeding behaviors, and child eating patterns and habits in Asian and Hispanic families

Creator:: Thomas, Julie E.
Abstract:: Acculturation, defined as the process of adopting the behaviors and beliefs of the dominant host culture, is often associated with dietary change and negative health outcomes, such as increased risk for obesity and diet-related diseases. The large and rising immigrant population in the U.S. necessitates a better understanding of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: American (“Asian”) or Hispanic/Latino (“Hispanic”). Nativity was used as a proxy measure of acculturation

Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

Creator:: McDermott, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: This thesis presents the steps that were taken to develop thematic findings using data from a qualitative study. Using a grounded approach, the study focused on qualitatively exploring Mexican origin caregivers' conceptualizations of elder caregiving in terms of role functioning, social norms, cultural beliefs, and familial obligations. Data collected from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 7 African American caregivers were sensitive to the positive aspects of providing care

The Forest Field Program : a case study in forest education for Latino youth

Creator:: Gonzalez, Emily A.
Abstract:: This study involved the development of two bilingual and inquiry-based forest education programs within the Central Willamette Valley of Oregon. The first program used the participatory research (PR) process to engage 7th and 8th grade Latino students as participatory researchers to interview members of their community to learn their perspectives...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Hispanic or Latino American populations continue to grow and have implications in both natural resource

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A qualitative study of the dietary acculturation among long-term Hispanic immigrants

Understanding the experiences of students in Latino/Latina fraternities and sororities

Dietary acculturation among Oregon Latinos : factors affecting food choice

The transfer process of Latina/o students from community college to the university : what are their experiences?

Parental beliefs and practices : influences of parenting in Latino/a and Caucasian children's behavioral regulation

Culturally appropriate supermarket nutrition education for Mexican-American families

Influence of parental acculturation on family meals, parent child-feeding behaviors, and child eating patterns and habits in Asian and Hispanic families

Processes of orientation to the informal caregiving role among Mexican-origin women : a qualitative analysis

The Forest Field Program : a case study in forest education for Latino youth

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