Generational Communication Between Latinx Immigrant Families

Mental Health

100

The lack of emotional support from the parent has effected the child’s view of mental health. 

T or F?

True

200

What are ways Latinx immigrant families can seek out for help with mental health?

a. talk to family members or people close to you

b. reach out to mental health clinics

c. both A and B

d. none of the above

c. Both A and B

300

What does the second generation of Latinx immigrant families struggle with?

a. communicating personal experiences

b. Depression and Anxiety

c. struggling with identity between U.S and Latin America

d. all the above

d. all the above

Language Barriers

100

Spanish speakers struggle or rely on their kids when it comes to translating or speaking in English? 

T or F

True

200

Why are language barriers a challenge to overcome?

A. No practice of speaking another language

B. lack of language learning services

C: Both A and B

C: Both A and B

300

Why are there obstacles or roadblocks when it comes to learning a secondary language?

a. fear of mispronouncing words

b. lack of time

c. Low educational knowledge

d. all the above

d. All of the above

Generational Differences

100

What generation of Latinx immigrants are either bilingual or have knowledge of a second language?

a. 1st generation

b. 2nd generation

c. 3rd generation

b. 2nd generation

200

which generation is prone to be more traditional/conservative?

a. second generation

b. first generation

c. third generation

b. first generation

300

What are the key differences between second and third generation in Latinx families?

a. second generation tends to be bilingual while the third only speaks English

b. third generation will pick up the customs and language style from the U.S

c. third generation adapts to both Latinx and U.S culture

d. Both A and B

d. Both A and B

High/Low-Context Families

100

Which of these do Latinx immigrant families fall into?

a. High-context

b. Low-context

A. High Context

200

Why are most Latin American countries referred to as high context culture?

a. communicate through nonverbal cues or implicit messages

b. they communicate about emotional topics

a. communicate through nonverbal cues or implicit messages

300

What countries are considered low-context in Latin America?

a. Mexico, Argentina and Brazil

b. Colombia, Uruguay and Chile

c. none of the above

c. none of the above