Vaya Con Dios: The Influence of Religious Constructs on Stressors around the Migration Process and U.S. Lived Experiences among Latina/o Immigrants

Oswaldo Moreno, Miriam Ortiz, Lisa Fuentes, Dina Garcia and Gabriela Leon-Perez
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Oswaldo Moreno: Psychology Department, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA 23284, USA
Miriam Ortiz: VCU School of Medicine Center on Health Disparities, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
Lisa Fuentes: Psychology Department, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA 23284, USA
Dina Garcia: VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
Gabriela Leon-Perez: VCU Department of Sociology, Richmond, VA 23284, USA

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: This qualitative study explores the role of religious practices on the migration process and the U.S. lived experiences of Latina/o immigrants. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 Latino/a immigrant adults living in a southern state of the United States. Interviews focused on participants’ migration experiences, religious constructs, and stress responses. Results revealed that religious practices provided strength, well-being, and positive life outlook during the migration process. After migration, religious practices also assisted participants in creating a sense of community/family, as well as provided financial and social support during difficult times. Recommendations for future interdisciplinary research and for practitioners are discussed for individuals working with Latinx and immigrant populations.

Keywords: religious practices; Latina/o; immigration; lived experiences; cultural stressors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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