Abstract
An integrative mixed-methods analysis examined traditional beliefs as associated with beliefs about self-care during pregnancy and with alcohol abstinence among young adult women from two rural U.S.-Mexico border communities. Quantitative (measured scale) variables and qualitative thematic variables generated from open-ended responses served as within-time predictors of these health-related outcomes. A weaker belief that life is better in big cities was associated with stronger self-care beliefs during pregnancy. Also, a weaker belief that small towns offer tranquil environments was associated with total abstinence from alcohol. Regarding the Hispanic Paradox, these results suggest that a critical appreciation of cultural traditions can be protective, as this avoids stereotypical or idyllic views of urban or rural lifeways, and promotes self-protective beliefs and behaviors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-284 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2007 |
Keywords
- Hispanic paradox
- alcohol use
- family traditions
- mixed methods
- rural lifestyle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science