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|a Randerson, Shari Edwards. |
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|a Perceptions of adult Jamaican American children and their aging parents regarding filial responsibility |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2010. |
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|a ix, 168 leaves ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Barry University Dissertations -- School of Education. |
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|a Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 132-153). |
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|a Copyright Shari E. Randerson. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. |
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|a Purpose : Numerous research studies have examined the adjustments that immigrant groups are forced to make when introduced to life in a new culture. Past and present research suggests that these immigrant groups experience significant stressors and role conflicts in their effort to assimilate into the new culture. This study will help to bridge the gap that exists in the literature regarding immigrant Jamaicans to the United States. It is hoped that this will help to inform theory, educational research, and practice in the field of marriage and family therapy by broadening the multicultural knowledge base regarding Jamaican families that have immigrated to the United States. Method : The data consisted of six semi-structured interviews conducted with 3 Jamaican American families that included at least one aging male or female parent and an adult child. The interviews which comprised of open-ended questions lasted between 1 to 2 hours and were transcribed by the researcher. This study is also significant because of the phenomenological method of research that was used to give voice to the participants. In extracting relevant statements, this researcher utilized the process of horizonalizing the data so as to give every relevant statement equal value (Moustakas, 1994). The resulting clusters were used to create rich, textural and structural descriptions of the experience of adult Jamaican American children and their aging parents, thereby giving meaning to the phenomenon. Major Findings : This study informs readers about the conflicts of personal obligation, family values, culture, perception of reality, and race, and how Jamaican American families living in South Florida make decisions regarding filial responsibility. It uncovered the desperate struggle of immigrants attempting to preserve their culture while finding their place in a new country. The dichotomy between what is believed and that which is experienced by these Jamaican American participants is a stark reminder to readers of the importance of respecting individual values and norms. This study will help shed light on the factors that impact family relationships in immigrant Jamaican American families residing in South Florida and perhaps elsewhere in the United States, and will enhance the knowledge base for marriage and family therapists who work with immigrant Jamaican Americans. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Barry University Archives and Special Collections. |
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|a Aging parents |x Care. |
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|a Immigrant children |x United States. |
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|a Theses and Dissertations. |
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