Personal and environmental factors contributing to functionality of role behavior as perceived by naturalized U.S. immigrants /
This research focused on identifying the factors contributing to the functionality of role behavior as perceived by U.S.A. naturalized immigrants. Taking into consideration that 20 million Americans are foreign born, those factors that help or hinder a smooth transition into American society are of...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This research focused on identifying the factors contributing to the functionality of role behavior as perceived by U.S.A. naturalized immigrants. Taking into consideration that 20 million Americans are foreign born, those factors that help or hinder a smooth transition into American society are of great importance. The investigation of the literature revealed that the current knowledge of the strategies that could help in this transition is still rudimentary. A sample of 25 immigrants and refugees was created using dimensional sampling. An interview schedule was developed for the immigrants. Many questions employed a Likert scale response format. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed through a process of content analysis and use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.The findings of the study revealed that factors, such as having a support group upon arrival, age,, phenotyping, whether the immigrants left by themselves or were accompanied by a family member, personal control over the decision to immigrate, maintaining cultural roots, being a spiritual person, and having a positive outlook on life contribute to the positive or negative functionality of role behavior of the immigrants. Recommendations include further research to: explore possible relationships between age at relocation and functionality of role behavior, explore the positive or negative effects of lack of support upon arrival, and explore the importance of phenotyping in the functionality of role behavior processes. In general, further research should be conducted to address the issues of concern. Some recommendations for practice were also included. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Educational Human Resource Development". |
| Physical Description: | ix, 150 leaves ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |