Views on Parent-Child Connectedness Among English- and Spanish-Speaking Parents of High-Risk Youth

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This study highlights findings from focus groups on parent-child connectedness conducted with English- and Spanish-speaking parents of high-risk youth in the southern United States. The primary aim of the study was to extend research on parent-child connectedness, a broad protective factor for adolescent risk behavior. In addition to describing strategies and obstacles for enhancing closeness between parents and children, parents in Spanish-speaking focus groups also raised issues related to immigration, acculturation, and bicultural stress. Findings provide valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers seeking to improve parent-child connectedness and reduce adolescent risk behavior, with special insight about Mexican-origin, Spanish-speaking families.View full textDownload full textKEYWORDSbicultural stress, acculturation, Latino immigrant families, high-risk, parent-child connectedness, youth, Spanish-speaking parentsRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10522158.2011.616480