Artículo
Acculturation, health behaviors, and social relations among Chinese immigrants living in Spain
Autor/es | Badanta Romero, Bárbara
Vega Escaño, Juan Barrientos Trigo, Sergio Tarriño Concejero, Lorena García-Carpintero Muñoz, Mª Ángeles Gónzalez Cano-Caballero, María Barbero Radío, Antonio Manuel de-Pedro-Jiménez, Domingo Lucchetti, Giancarlo Diego Cordero, Rocío de |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Enfermería |
Fecha de publicación | 2021-07-18 |
Fecha de depósito | 2022-11-22 |
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Premios | Premio Mensual Publicación Científica Destacada de la US. Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología |
Resumen | This study aims to identify acculturation experiences about social relations and health
behaviors of first-generation Chinese immigrants in the South of Spain, including food patterns,
physical exercise, and tobacco and ... This study aims to identify acculturation experiences about social relations and health behaviors of first-generation Chinese immigrants in the South of Spain, including food patterns, physical exercise, and tobacco and alcohol use. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews, informal conversations, and field notes. All data were analyzed under the Berry’s Model of Acculturation. A total of 133 Chinese immigrants were included. Our findings show that separation was the dominant acculturation strategy, followed by integration and assimilation, while marginalization was not present in this immigrant population. Most of the immigrant population maintains a link to the customs of their home country, favoring the process of identity and collective self-esteem. These results can help health managers and the government to further understand Chinese immigrants in Europe and to establish appropriate health interventions to this group. |
Cita | Badanta Romero, B., Vega Escaño, J., Barrientos Trigo, S., Tarriño Concejero, L., García-Carpintero Muñoz, M.Á., Gónzalez Cano-Caballero, M.,...,Diego Cordero, R.d. (2021). Acculturation, health behaviors, and social relations among Chinese immigrants living in Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (14), 7639. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147639. |
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