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    Using the social ecological model to identify challenges facing Latino immigrants
    (Wiley, 2023-05) Moyce, Sally; Comey, Danika; Anderson, Jacey; Creitz, Adam; Hines, Deborah; Metcalf, Madeline
    Background. New Latino immigrant populations face challenges and barriers when arriving in new immigrant destinations. Objective. To better understand the challenges faced by Latino immigrants in a new immigrant destination by using the Social Ecological Model. Design. This study solicited the perceptions of key informants and Latino immigrant participants through qualitative data collection methods to understand how to address and decrease barriers to healthcare services and community resources. Sample. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with two groups of respondents: 13 key informants and 30 Latino immigrants. Measurements. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and categorized based on the Social Ecological Model. Results. Themes identified at the individual and interpersonal levels of the Social Ecological Model include fear of deportation and stress. Themes at the community level include cultural differences, discrimination, and a lack of exposure of the majority community to Latino immigrants. At the system level, researchers identified language barriers, the cost of healthcare, and housing. At the policy level, researchers identified legal status and occupational exploitation as challenges for this community. Conclusion. Understanding the challenges faced by Latino immigrants requires multi-level interventions to address barriers that prevent new immigrants from accessing community resources.
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    Women’s longitudinal social media behaviors and experiences during a global pandemic
    (Informa UK Limited, 2023-03) Vaterlaus, J. Mitchell; Spruance, Lori A.; Patten, Emily V.
    This longitudinal mixed-methods study explored women’s (n = 124) lived experiences with social media in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women completed surveys at two points in time (March 2020 and April 2021). Follow-up interviews were also conducted with 33 women in April 2021. A longitudinal qualitative approach was used to identify three themes: (a) social media “works as an echo chamber,” (b) connection and community, and (c) information and misinformation overload. Women significantly decreased their social media behaviors focused on connecting with others, active engagement with COVID-19 content (e.g., creating a personal post, liking a post), and passive engagement with COVID-19 content (e.g., reading a post) between March 2020 and April 2021.
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    Young Adults’ Closest Sibling Relationships and Interactive Technology
    (Taylor & Francis, 2022-11) Vaterlaus, J. Mitchell; Dodson, Madison; Bock, Sarah H.
    Sibling relationships are conceptualized as one of the longest lasting relationships, but empirical information about young adults’ sibling relationships is limited. The current study aimed to understand how young adults (n = 239) conceptualized sibling closeness and how interactive technology influenced their self-identified closest sibling relationship. Through qualitative content analysis, three themes were identified regarding experiences with sibling closeness: (1) determinate and steady features, (2) congruence in relationship expectations, and (3) communication. In a second qualitative content analysis, participants’ perceptions of how interactive technology influenced their closest sibling relationship were represented in three themes: (1) functionality, (2) technology that promotes quality communication, and (3) technology is not a benefit for sibling relationship.
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