Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 186-195). Also available via Humboldt Digital Scholar.

Thesis (M.A.)--Massey University, 2003. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 20, 2007). Accompanied by two Excel files in zipped format. Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-358).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity International University, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-224).

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a discrepancy existed between the premigration expectations and postmigration experiences of Hispanic immigrants with regard to their quality of life in the United States in communication, social, economic, and educational domains, and whether the discrepancy is correlated with acculturative stress. Acculturative stress refers to the stress that is related to the demands and pressure to adapt to a new culture. Indicators of acculturative stress include feelings of isolation due to inadequate social resources, apprehension at having to adapt to a new environment, angst over an inability to communicate in English, and worry over limited financial resources (Hovey, 1999). The current study analyzed data collected from a sample of 61 foreign-born individuals of Latin ancestry who came to the United States as an adult and have lived here for less than five (5) years. The findings indicate that violated expectations are correlated with acculturative stress more so than demographic variables, personality constructs and common sources of stress. Additionally, discrepancies between premigration expectations and postmigration experiences were found to be better predictors of acculturative stress than postmigration experiences alone.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 227-247).

This thesis explores the ways in which the local socio-political and historical context shapes immigrants lives with particular attention to the role of the state, local culture and region in their new racialisation.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1986. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-126).

Dissertation (Ph. D.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Sociology, 2008. / "December, 2008." Title from electronic dissertation title page (viewed 12/30/2008) Advisor, Matthew T. Lee; Committee members, Kathryn Feltey, Susan Roxburgh, Baffour Takyi, Carolyn Behrman; Department Chair, John Zipp; Dean of the College, Ronald F. Levant; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborg, 2003.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Stanford University, 2002. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-307).