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Voices of the Filipino Community Describing the Importance of Family in Understanding Adolescent Behavioral Health Needs

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Filipinos are a large, yet invisible, minority at high risk for adolescent behavioral health problems. Limited research describes the family as offering a source of positive support for some Filipino youths and yet for some it is also a source of stress and isolation, leading to struggles with adolescent depression and suicidal behavior. This article describes a qualitative study that investigates the role of family when understanding behavioral health needs among Filipino adolescents. Findings highlight the importance of addressing family cohesion when designing interventions aimed at improving the well-being of Filipino youth.

Source: Family & Community Health

DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000173

Authors: Joyce R. Javier, Kristina Galura, Frank Anthony P. Aliganga, Jocelyn Supan, Lawrence A. Palinkas

Institutions: University of Southern California, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development