Promoting Resilience in Immigrants: Understanding Latino/a Adaptation and Strengths

Melissa L. Morgan Consoli; Nelly Gonzalez; Susana Ayala Lopez

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195396423.013.0022

Promoting Resilience in Immigrants: Understanding Latino/a Adaptation and Strengths

Melissa L. Morgan Consoli, Nelly Gonzalez, Susana Ayala Lopez

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This chapter outlines adversities faced by immigrants as well as factors associated with their resilience. The Latino/a immigrant population is highlighted as the largest immigrant population in the United States. Factors contributing to resilience in this population, as well as programs and approaches used to foster well-being and resilience are discussed. Recommendations for factors to consider in promoting resilience in the Latino/a immigrant population are given, and future directions are highlighted and discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of Prevention in Counseling Psychology
Editors	Elizabeth M Vera
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	347–363
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199971336
ISBN (Print)	9780195396423
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195396423.013.0022
State	Published - Sep 1 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

immigration
Latino/a-focused prevention programs
adversities
resilience
Latino/a population

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