Department of Family Therapy Dissertations and Applied Clinical Projects

Date of Award

2023

Document Type

Dissertation - NSU Access Only

Degree Name

Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT)

Advisor

Anne Rambo

Abstract

This study explored the lived experiences of Caribbean American young adult parents. There is limited research on 1st generation Caribbean American young adult parents. Caribbean-American is defined as 1st or 2nd generation born in America to a Caribbean descent mother, father, or both; young adult is defined as individuals between the age of 18-34; young adult parent is defined as having a child, being a parent between the age of 16-34 years of age. According to Ling-A-Ling et al. (2018), there is a gap in understanding Caribbean individuals' cultural meanings and how these practices relate to parenting styles influenced by American culture. This researcher conducted phenomenological interviews with young adult mothers and fathers who identify as 1st generation Caribbean Americans to examine their first-hand experience as young adult Caribbean American parents and their relationships to parenting ideals within the dominant American culture. The results demonstrate the importance of a collective family unit, understanding the importance of challenging values learned and the ability to blend multiple cultures to support family functioning overall. Keywords: assimilation, Caribbean-American, parenting style

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