Community Social Support for Cuban Refugees in Texas

Social support has been linked to positive health outcomes for many populations across multiple health issues. The interactional approach defines social support as a complex, transactional process between the person and his or her social environment. Being part of a community enhances the likelihood...

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Published in:Qualitative health research 2007-02, Vol.17 (2), p.225-237
Main Authors: Barnes, Donelle M., Aguilar, Rocio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Adult
Aged
Attachment
Clubs
Community
Cuba - ethnology
Depression - ethnology
Depression - prevention & control
Discrimination
Emotional support
Female
Friendship
Health status
Health technology assessment
Hispanic Americans - psychology
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Narration
Prejudice
Qualitative Research
Refugees
Refugees - psychology
Relocation
Residence Characteristics
Social environment
Social Support
Stress, Psychological - ethnology
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Texas
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Summary:Social support has been linked to positive health outcomes for many populations across multiple health issues. The interactional approach defines social support as a complex, transactional process between the person and his or her social environment. Being part of a community enhances the likelihood of social bonding, leading to increased perceived support. In this study, the authors describe recently arrived adult Cuban refugees' perceptions of community-level support in Texas. Practical and emotional support needs included jobs and companionship away from everyday problems. The two major sources of practical support were resettlement agencies and other Cubans. The two major sources of emotional support were other Cubans and English-speaking friends. There were no local Cuban clubs or associations where Cubans could meet. Besides receiving support, many Cubans were also supporting other Cubans locally and in Cuba, and some experienced discrimination.
ISSN:1049-7323
1552-7557
DOI:10.1177/1049732306297756