This article identifies the different problems immigrants and refugees face in the United States, especially socioeconomic and psycho-social concerns that often relate to the experience of migration. Traditional familial roles and responsibilities are frequently challenged, exacerbated by socio-cultural differences and inadequate understandings between the new arrivals and the host country. Essential in assessments of immigrant and refugee families is evaluating resources for social, economic, and cultural integration; discriminating between realistic and unrealistic expectations; evaluating families’ problem-solving abilities; exploring family functioning within the context of heritage; identifying the transferability of work skills; and gauging families’ learning capabilities and motivation for adaptation. (Description from source)
