Masters Thesis

Latinx Experiences with Gender Between Balancing the Old and the New. A Systematic Literature Review

Purpose: To conduct a systematic literature review of articles on acculturation, Latinx gender roles, and Latinx mental health. Research Question: Is there a correlation between the acculturation of Latinx individual's gender roles and their mental health? Methods: Systematic literature review identified six articles. Results: Primary themes identified in the selected articles included gender differences among Latinx individuals during the process of acculturation, and Latinx perception and use of mental health services; more specifically, barriers Latinx communities face while accessing mental health services. Discussion: More research needs to be done regarding the effects of acculturation on Latinx individual's mental health. Additionally, more needs to be done concerning the relationship between Latinx individuals and mental health services.

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