Title: Hispanic Cultural Views And Traditional Values
Headings: Hispanic Cultural Views And Traditional Values
Hispanic Cultural Views And Traditional Values
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Content: All members of the family are expected to be respected and give it in return. Traditionally, Hispanic elderly were highly valued for their role and function as well as their ability to contribute their knowledge and experience to their family. They have served as repositories of history, tradition and values (Beyene, Becker & Mayen, 2002). They are addressed as “Don” or “Doña,” titles of reverence and respect. Children are socially and morally obligated to support their elderly parents, which typically translates to parents moving in with their children’s family once their condition limits their independence and inhibits their ability to care for themselves. However, the Hispanic elderly that have emigrated from their native country live in a different society that possesses values that differ greatly from the society they were raised in. In the modern Hispanic culture it remains common practice to seek out the elderly for advice concerning childrearing and family relations, but young Hispanics who were raised in the United States are more likely to align their values with those based on the U.S. culture, which emphasizes youthfulness and personal independence (Beyene, Becker & Mayen, 2002). Research shows a significant connection between emotional well being and family support for the elderly Hispanic population. Elderly Hispanics deem emotional support, understanding, compassion and love from their adult children as the most important form of assistance. Thus emphasis is given to social relationships and emotional connection.