Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Miller, Berg

doi: 10.1080/15313204.2025.2495562pmid: N/A

There is not yet sufficient research to fully inform a definition of microaggression that captures the complexity and heterogeneity of these incidences. This exploratory, mixed methods study surveys 104 women and non-binary people of color to examine the nature and frequency of microaggressions. Results do not support the current scholarly definition of microaggressions as necessarily “daily,” “brief,” or as perceived “indignities” (Sue etal. 2007). Future studies are needed to collect sufficient empirical data to refine and update the scholarly definition. Implications for future research, practice, and policy are discussed.

Estrada-Moreno, Irene Soledad; Palma-Garcia, Maria de las Olas; Gomez Jacinto, Luis; Hombrados-Mendieta, Maria Isabel

doi: 10.1080/15313204.2024.2447274pmid: N/A

The present study is to understand the potential influence that resilience can exert on the social integration of immigrants by analyzing its effects on related variables such as sense of community, satisfaction with life, social participation and social rejection. 1259 immigrants participated in the study. Results show that more resilient immigrants show higher satisfaction with life and stronger sense of community, as well as higher social participation, although to a lesser extent, and lower perception of social rejection. Results confirm resilience acts as a facilitating element for the social integration of immigrant individuals, serving as a significant and valuable resource.

Lee, Kyoung Hag; Alberton, Amy M.; Roh, Soonhee; Lee, Yeon-Shim; Jun, Jung Sim

doi: 10.1080/15313204.2024.2443429pmid: N/A

Indigenous men diagnosed with prostate cancer have the lowest five-year survival rates across all racial/ethnic groups; at least partially due to lower rates of screening and limited access to treatment. This study examined factors correlating with receipt of prostate cancer screenings among 191 Indigenous men residing in the Northern Plains using a convenience sampling method. Results of the hierarchical logistic regression revealed that participants who reported being married, who had personal cancer history, who reported having access to medical care, and/or who had knowledge related to prostate cancer exams were more likely to have the receipt of a prostate cancer screening. Findings indicate the necessity of developing appropriate prostate cancer prevention programs, family-based intervention programs, a support system for selecting an appropriate place for medical care, and prostate cancer screening education and assistance programs for this population.

Lee, Eunwoo; Urbaeva, Jildyz; Song, Na Kyoung; Warner, Lynn A.

doi: 10.1080/15313204.2025.2465540pmid: N/A

This study explores role-sharing, family cohesion, family conflict and mental health in a nationally representative sample of married and cohabiting (707 men and 763 women) Asian Americans (27.5% Chinese; 13.49% Vietnamese; 21.43% Filipinos; and 37.56% all other Asians). Controlling for other factors, family cohesion was positively associated with mental health for all spouses and mental health was greater when household roles were shared, but this association was statistically significant only for women. The importance of family cohesion for spouses, and the positive implications for mental health when household responsibilities are shared, offer targets for strengths-based counseling and intervention.

Allassad Alhuzail, Nuzha; Mahajne, Ibrahim

doi: 10.1080/15313204.2025.2495566pmid: N/A

This qualitative study explores the challenges encountered by 15 Bedouin child protection officers (CPOs) tasked with the welfare of girls in traditional, patriarchal families. The findings derived from thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews illuminate the delicate dance performed by these CPOs, akin to walking a tightrope, as they strive to maintain family equilibrium while safeguarding the girls’ developmental journeys and ambitions for self-fulfillment. The article delves into three central themes: the balance between protection and empowerment, the interplay between life and quality of life – particularly concerning the delicate cultural issue of defamation of family honor – and the navigation of the intersection between patriarchal authority and the girls’ empowerment ambitions. The study sheds light on relief officials’ strategies for reconciling the dual role of upholding tradition and advocating for progressive change, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment for girls without alienating them from their familial and cultural roots.