Familism is a key cultural value that emphasizes support and attachment, loyalty, honor, and
obligation to the family and is hypothesized to be critical in shaping family dynamics and …

Background: Familismo or familism is a cultural value frequently seen in Hispanic cultures,
in which a higher emphasis is placed on the family unit in terms of respect, support …

Acculturation has been studied as one key sociocultural determinant that helps explain
ethnic disparities in alcohol use outcomes among Hispanic Americans. Primary studies and …

Drug use is a disquieting problem among the growing population of US Hispanic
adolescents. This study examined risk and protective factors associated with drug use in a …

Purpose We empirically examined the relation between acculturation and alcohol use in
immigrant youth, with attention to demographic and methodological moderators. Methods …

Names: Vujanovic, Anka A., editor.| Back, Sudie E., editor. Title: Posttraumatic stress and
substance use disorders: a comprehensive clinical handbook/edited by Anka A. Vujanovic …

Adolescents today are struggling with the normative stressors of this developmental stage
which are compounded by the current social and environmental challenges specific to this …

This book is written for students and clinicians who want to learn about adolescent
behavioral health and psychosocial development. It focuses on the experiences of culturally …

The focus on Latinos in the United States has generally overlooked key social-economic-
political dimensions that are not only growing in importance, but may ultimately hold an …

Background Parenting styles and neighborhood dynamics are key predictors of youth
externalizing behavior. However, other contextual factors, such as parents' work-related …