Abstract
The purpose of this book is to bridge "basic" theory and research on acculturation-that is, what acculturation is, how it operates, and what are the appropriate methods to study it-with "applied" acculturation research-that is, how acculturation affects various health behaviors and outcomes among migrant populations. This introductory chapter reviews current theory and research on acculturation and health and points to future directions for the field. We also propose some new ideas to help move the field forward. The chapter also lays out the structure of and goals for the book. Fundamental definitional issues regarding what acculturation is, and how it could relate to health outcomes, are covered.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 1-14 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780190215217 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- Acculturation
- Health
- Immigrant
- Measurement
- Outcome
- Research
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
Cite this
Acculturation and health : State of the field and recommended directions. / Schwartz, Seth J; Unger, Jennifer B.
The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health. Oxford University Press, 2016. p. 1-14.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
}
TY - CHAP
T1 - Acculturation and health
T2 - State of the field and recommended directions
AU - Schwartz, Seth J
AU - Unger, Jennifer B.
PY - 2016/1/1
Y1 - 2016/1/1
N2 - The purpose of this book is to bridge "basic" theory and research on acculturation-that is, what acculturation is, how it operates, and what are the appropriate methods to study it-with "applied" acculturation research-that is, how acculturation affects various health behaviors and outcomes among migrant populations. This introductory chapter reviews current theory and research on acculturation and health and points to future directions for the field. We also propose some new ideas to help move the field forward. The chapter also lays out the structure of and goals for the book. Fundamental definitional issues regarding what acculturation is, and how it could relate to health outcomes, are covered.
AB - The purpose of this book is to bridge "basic" theory and research on acculturation-that is, what acculturation is, how it operates, and what are the appropriate methods to study it-with "applied" acculturation research-that is, how acculturation affects various health behaviors and outcomes among migrant populations. This introductory chapter reviews current theory and research on acculturation and health and points to future directions for the field. We also propose some new ideas to help move the field forward. The chapter also lays out the structure of and goals for the book. Fundamental definitional issues regarding what acculturation is, and how it could relate to health outcomes, are covered.
KW - Acculturation
KW - Health
KW - Immigrant
KW - Measurement
KW - Outcome
KW - Research
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85053704498&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=85053704498&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190215217.013.1
DO - 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190215217.013.1
M3 - Chapter
SP - 1
EP - 14
BT - The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health
PB - Oxford University Press
ER -