Influence of Collectivist Cultural Values on Occupational Roles and Mental Health of First-Generation College Students

Authors

Guenne Sarmiento, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Jazminne Orozco Arteaga, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

First-generation college students (FGCS) from collectivist backgrounds often encounter unique challenges as they navigate academic duties alongside familial responsibilities. These challenges are influenced by collectivist cultural values (CCV), which prioritize family ties, community cohesion, and collective well-being. This capstone project utilizes the Kawa Model to illustrate the supportive and unsupportive factors in the lives of these students, examining how cultural expectations, occupational roles, and mental health intersect. It emphasizes the critical role of occupational therapy in unraveling and addressing these complexities.

Publication Date

Spring 4-21-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Mental health, First-generation college students, Kawa, Expectations, Occupational therapy

Medical Subject Headings

Mental health, First-generation college students, Kawa, Expectations, Occupational therapy

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 21, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Sarmiento, G., & Orozco Arteaga, J. (2025, April 21). Influence of Collectivist Cultural Values on Occupational Roles and Mental Health of First-Generation College Students. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/66

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