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Family and Culture, and the Samoan Youth

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dc.contributor.author F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Halaevalu
dc.contributor.author T. Godinet, Meripa
dc.date.accessioned 2021-11-30T19:20:01Z
dc.date.available 2021-11-30T19:20:01Z
dc.date.issued 2008
dc.identifier.citation http://www.haworthpress.com © 2008 by The Haworth Press. All rights reserved. doi: 10.1080/10522150802292319 en_US
dc.identifier.uri ${sadil.baseUrl}/handle/123456789/750
dc.description 26 pages : PDF en_US
dc.description.abstract This qualitative study examines the Samoan family and culture as possible sources of risk and/or protection for delinquency among Samoan youth. Study participants included Samoan American youth and parents living in one U.S. state. Data were collected via individual interviews. Results indicate that family practices, dynamics, and socioeconomic status; cultural factors such as Samoan customs and traditions (Fa'aSamoa); and structural factors such as oppression and discrimination may serve as sources of risk and/or protection for delinquency among these Samoan youth. A theory is proposed based on familial, cultural, and structural factors related to delinquency among Samoan youth. Implications for future research, policy, and practice specifically focusing on the cultural aspects of the lived experiences of Samoan youth and their fatuities living in the United States are discussed. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Journal of Family Social Work en_US
dc.subject Customs and traditions [Fa'aSamoa]. juvenile delinquency, Samoan culture, Samoan family, Samoan youth en_US
dc.title Family and Culture, and the Samoan Youth en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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