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THE SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANTS FROM A TRANS-GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE – EXAMPLE OF BOSNIAK FAMILIES IN THE USA

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Amel Alić ,
Amel Alić
Contact Amel Alić

Pedagogical faculty University of Zenica,

Sedin Habibović ,
Sedin Habibović
Haris Cerić
Haris Cerić

Abstract

In this study, we have referred to the educational model of culture shock, and the trans-generational model of understanding of family systems. In methodological terms, we have combined quantitative and qualitative methods. In the qualitative part of the study, we used semi-structured interviews with members of two generations, and systematic observations of behaviour under natural conditions. For the purposes of the quantitative part of the research we used research battery which included general information about respondents, and quality of family interactions scale. The sample consists of 100 families from B&H currently living and working in the USA (St. Louis and Phoenix). The main purpose of this study is to examine possibility of implementation of culture shock model within family system approach, as the functional occupational assistance regarding immigrant families. Keywords: culture shock, trans-generational model, perception of family relationships, Bosnian immigrant families

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