ABSTRACT

Offering insight on Mexican American culture, families, and children, this book provides an interdisciplinary examination of this growing population. Leaders from psychology, education, health, and social policy review recent research and provide policy implications of their findings. Both quantitative and qualitative literature is summarized. Using current theories, the handbook reviews the cultural, social, and inter- and intra-personal experiences that contribute to the well-being of Mexican Americans. Each chapter follows the same format to make comparisons easier. Researchers and students from various disciplines interested in Mexican Americans will appreciate this accessible book.

part 1|43 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|10 pages

Who are Mexican Americans?

An Overview of History, Immigration, and Cultural values

chapter 2|14 pages

What Does it Mean to be Mexican American?

Children's and Adolescents' Perspectives

part 3|45 pages

School and Community Contexts

part 5|60 pages

Perspectives on Physical Health

chapter 14|13 pages

Nutritional Resilience in Mexican Immigrant/Mexican Americans

How might Food Intake Contribute to the Hispanic Paradox?

chapter 16|14 pages

The Psychology of Health

Physical Health and the Role of Culture and Behavior in Mexican Americans

part 6|7 pages

Conclusions