1. A qualitative inquiry of Latino immigrants' work experiences in the Midwest.
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Flores LY, Mendoza MM, Ojeda L, He Y, Meza RR, Medina V, Ladehoff JW, and Jordan S
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- Adult, Career Mobility, El Salvador ethnology, Emigrants and Immigrants statistics & numerical data, Employment statistics & numerical data, Female, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Mexico ethnology, Middle Aged, Midwestern United States, Social Support, Work statistics & numerical data, Young Adult, Emigrants and Immigrants psychology, Employment psychology, Hispanic or Latino psychology, Motivation physiology, Work psychology
- Abstract
Latino immigrants are the largest source of immigrant workers in the United States. In this study, 11 first-generation Latino immigrants (8 men, 3 women) living in the Midwest were interviewed about their work experiences. Interview data were analyzed using consensual qualitative research methods (Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997). Five domains associated with the data included work for survival and power, work for social connections, work as self-determination, work barriers in the Midwest, and access to work in the Midwest. We identify ways in which vocational psychologists can intervene to work effectively with Latino newcomers seeking employment in the United States and to support their transition into new settlement communities. Suggestions for future research with immigrant workers are discussed.
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- 2011
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