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|a Nwabugwu, Jude Chideha. |
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|a Sources of conflict in immigrant Nigerian-Ibo families in South Florida : implications for marital family therapists |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2007. |
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|a xii, 173 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, 2007. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-147). |
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|a Copyright Jude Chideha Nwabugwu. 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 : The recent influx of immigrant families to the United States from Africa, Asia, and Latin America has captured attention of researchers and family therapists alike. Previous research on immigrant families in the United States and specifically in the South Florida addressed the concerns of Hispanic families let alone Nigeria-Ibo families in South Florida. The need to expand the study of multicultural immigrant families is imperative in educational research and in counseling circles. Method The data was principally derived from interviews with nine participants of three immigrant Nigeria-Ibo families who have experienced this phenomenon. These interviews lasted for 60-90 minutes in length, comprise of open-ended questions, so as to ensure an in-depth detailed understanding of Nigeria-Ibo families lived experience, and were transcribed. This study is also significant because it utilized a phenomenological method of research for understanding Nigeria-Ibo families lived experiences in South Florida. Major Findings : This study informs readers about the conflicts, such as gender roles, parenting, finance and decision-making process experienced by the Nigeria-Ibo families as they live their lives as a family in South Florida. This study, in particular, highlighted the importance of how immigrants are recasting the face of America, and suggested how immigrant families and their children wish to hold on to their cultural heritage. In the light of thoughts and feelings that emerge as pail of the description of their experience, readers can perceive the interplay of the two cultures, Nigeria-Ibo and America which impact on the Nigeria-Ibo family members’ patterns of interactions positively and negatively on a daily basis. The key factor that has significant effects on family and marital relations among Nigeria-Ibo families is the reversed gender and economic roles inspired by women’s inroads into the work force. The major and minor themes extricated from their lived experience depict certain attitude, patterns of behavior and interaction and reactions caused by reversed family roles. However, the outcome of this study will improve marital relationship, gender role issues, and enhance parenting skills among the Nigeria-Ibo families in South Florida and elsewhere in the Unites States. The counseling strategy suggests that second-order change is an appropriate clinical approach for the Nigeria-Ibo families in need of intervention. |
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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 Immigrants |x Services for |x United States. |
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|a Emigration and immigration |x United States. |
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|a Nigerians |x United States. |
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|a Nigerian Americans |x Social conditions. |
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