Latinos and mutual support group: a case for considering culture.
The literature on recognized Latino cultural values and their effect on mental health interventions with Latinos is reviewed, and experiences in implementing school-based mutual support groups for Latino parents are examined. Recommendations are made for incorporating cultural values in support group interventions with Latinos to promote increased participation. Implications for research are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006127:Group Structure; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012945:Social Values