Sociology and Hispanic Females
In the United States
The sociological research methods used in the article are: the structural-functional approach and the symbolic-interaction approach. The study was initially conducted as a result of young adolescent Hispanic females increasing numbers in suicide attempts and successes. The study proved young Hispanic females were at a much higher risk of committing suicide than that of African American females and were at a much higher risk for attempting suicide than that of White non-Hispanic females. The article clearly explains how the research was conducted, focusing on the adolescent Hispanic females family lifestyle, cultural history, family traditions, and social behavior - organization with other members of the same community (Zayas & Pilat, 2008, pg. 334).
The research then continued to demonstrate by using methods such as early family intervention, Hispanic females were less likely to attempt or commit suicide than those who were not introduced to the treatment. Though the article states it has a good idea regarding the causes that are linked to the young Hispanics suicidal tendencies, there still lacks a significant amount of knowledge that is needed to make a full determination. A few other factors that were closely monitored during the study were peer and group pressure, dealing with ethnical conflict, prejudice and discrimination, and hormonal change. Another study taking displayed Latina girls stand a greater chance of being accused by others for committing a crime and cheating in school. This discrimination by others displayed signs of an increase in depression, anxiety, and other psychological issues as a result of this prejudice and discrimination (US Educational Publishing Foundation, 2008).
References
US Educational Publishing Foundation. (2008). The impact of perceived racial discrimination on the mental health of Asian American and Latino college students. Fortune, 326-325. Retrieved November 7, 2008, from EBSCOhost database.
Zayas, L., & Pilat, A. (2008). Suicidal Behavior in Latinas: Explanatory Cultural Factors and Implications for Intervention. Fortune, 334. Retrieved November 7, 2008, from ProQuest database.
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