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Acculturation, Health Behaviors, and Social Relations among Chinese Immigrants Living in Spain

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  • Barbara Badanta

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Juan Vega-Escaño

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1054 Interventions and Health Care, Red Cross, Spanish Red Cross Nursing School, University of Seville, 41009 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Sergio Barrientos-Trigo

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Lorena Tarriño-Concejero

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • María Ángeles García-Carpintero Muñoz

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • María González-Cano-Caballero

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 969 Innovation in HealthCare and Social Determinants of Health, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Antonio Barbero-Radío

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 969 Innovation in HealthCare and Social Determinants of Health, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

  • Domingo de-Pedro-Jimenez

    (University of Cádiz, 11003 Cádiz, Spain)

  • Giancarlo Lucchetti

    (School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora 36036-900, Brazil)

  • Rocío de Diego-Cordero

    (Research Group PAIDI-CTS 969 Innovation in HealthCare and Social Determinants of Health, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain)

Abstract

This study aims to identify acculturation experiences about social relations and health behaviors of first-generation Chinese immigrants in the South of Spain, including food patterns, physical exercise, and tobacco and alcohol use. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews, informal conversations, and field notes. All data were analyzed under the Berry’s Model of Acculturation. A total of 133 Chinese immigrants were included. Our findings show that separation was the dominant acculturation strategy, followed by integration and assimilation, while marginalization was not present in this immigrant population. Most of the immigrant population maintains a link to the customs of their home country, favoring the process of identity and collective self-esteem. These results can help health managers and the government to further understand Chinese immigrants in Europe and to establish appropriate health interventions to this group.

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  • Barbara Badanta & Juan Vega-Escaño & Sergio Barrientos-Trigo & Lorena Tarriño-Concejero & María Ángeles García-Carpintero Muñoz & María González-Cano-Caballero & Antonio Barbero-Radío & Domingo de-Ped, 2021. "Acculturation, Health Behaviors, and Social Relations among Chinese Immigrants Living in Spain," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7639-:d:596539
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