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Language And Cultural Challenges Faced By Latino Citizens

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Certain members of the Hispanic population perceive challenges as surmountable tasks that should include the input of family members and that is to include extended family (Falicov, 2014). When it comes to problems such as substance abuse, acculturation, and mental illnesses, family members of those suffering from the aforementioned issues may conquer it by attending therapy or by using methods of self-efficacy such as prayer, seeing a spiritualist, or consulting a priest/or member of the clergy (Falicov, 2014). The primary factors used by Latino families to combat the beforementioned challenges whether through a formal or informal method would be to do so as a collective unit. To combat the language and cultural barriers that may be present when Hispanics consult the assistance of a member outside of their ethnic group, it would be beneficial to work with an individual familiar with their cultural norms and expectations. …show more content…

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