The Rehabilitation of Hispanics Experiencing AcculturativeStress: Implications for Practice

Authors

Julie F. Smart, Utah State UniversityFollow
D. W. Smart

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Rehabilitation

Volume

60

Issue

4

Publication Date

1994

First Page

8

Last Page

12

Abstract

This article defines the unique characteristics of acculturative stress encountered by HIspanic immigrants and documents the need for rehabilitative services for this group. Implications for rehabilitation practice are identified, including the need for (a) family, group, and community-based interventions; (b) good client counselor relationships; and (c) attention to language needs,

Recommended Citation

Smart, J. F., & Smart, D. W. (1994). The rehabilitation of Hispanics experiencing acculturative stress: Implications for practice. The Journal of Rehabilitation, 60(4), 8-12.