A program of research with Hispanic and African American families: three decades of intervention development and testing influenced by the changing cultural context of Miami.
In this article we summarize work with poor, inner-city Hispanic and African American families conducted at the University of Miami Center for Family Studies. We elucidate ways in which this research program has paralleled the treatment development paradigm and has been responsive to changes in local demographics. Specific cultural issues pertaining to Hispanics and African Americans are discussed in light of treatment development and implementation. Future directions and challenges for working with poor, inner-city minority families are addressed.
Center for Family Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33136, USA. JMuir@med.miami.edu
Joan A
JA
Muir
Seth J
SJ
Schwartz
José
J
Szapocznik
D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006266:Health Education / Q000592:standards; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000592:standards; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013997:Time Factors