Citation

Turner SG, Kaplan CP, Badger LW. Affilia 2006; 21(3): 272-281.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0886109906288909

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

As a result of poverty, discrimination, and immigration and acculturation stress, adolescent Latinas in the United States often struggle with low self-esteem, depression, suicide attempts, and school dropout. Drawing from two studies conducted by the authors, this article discusses factors that are related to the adaptive functioning and sense of well-being of adolescent Latinas, the roles played by mother-daughter mutuality, and the supports offered by after-school programs. © 2006 Sage Publications.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescents; Well-being; Latinas; Mutuality