Acculturative stress Flashcards
significant
having or likely to have a major effect
pressure
a condition of physical, mental,social, or economic distress
acculturate
to be changed or modified as a result of contact with a different culture
complex
involved or intricate, as in structure; complicated
depression
the condition of feeling sad and sorrowful
foothold
a form or secure position form which it is possible to advance
erosion
disappearance
vulnerable
being open to danger and attack or of being harmed or injured
identify
to be or feel closely associated with a person or thing
buffer
to protect by stopping or lessening negative pressures or influemces
self-esteem
pride in oneself; self-respect
affiliate
closely connect or associate with
potential
having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future
linguistic
connected with language or the scientific study of language
custom
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community