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Acculturation gaps between Hispanic immigrant parents and teens harm family life and adolescent well-being, increasing risks for depression and substance use. These findings support the acculturation discrepancy hypothesis.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Developmental Science

Background:

  • Acculturation is a critical process for immigrant families navigating new cultural contexts.
  • Discrepancies in acculturation between parents and adolescents can strain family dynamics.
  • Understanding these dynamics is vital for supporting positive youth development in immigrant populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the acculturation discrepancy hypothesis in recent-immigrant Hispanic families.
  • To examine the longitudinal impact of parent-adolescent acculturation gaps on family functioning and adolescent outcomes.
  • To investigate the mediating role of family functioning in the acculturation-outcome relationship.

Main Methods:

  • A 2½-year, 5-wave longitudinal study involving 302 recent-immigrant Hispanic parent-adolescent dyads.
  • Measurement of acculturation levels and family functioning at multiple time points.
  • Assessment of adolescent positive youth development, depressive symptoms, problem behavior, and substance use.

Main Results:

  • Acculturation discrepancies, particularly in Hispanic-culture retention, negatively predicted adolescent positive youth development.
  • These discrepancies positively predicted adolescent depressive symptoms and binge drinking.
  • The negative effects on adolescents were largely mediated by compromised family functioning, supporting the acculturation discrepancy hypothesis.

Conclusions:

  • Acculturation gaps between Hispanic immigrant parents and adolescents significantly impact family functioning and adolescent well-being.
  • Interventions aimed at reducing acculturation discrepancies and strengthening family functioning are crucial.
  • Longitudinal research highlights the sustained influence of acculturation processes on immigrant youth outcomes.