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Guided Concept Map #12 - Coggle Diagram
Guided Concept Map #12
Aculturation
Adapting to a new culture's customs, language, behaviors, etc.
Two dimensions
U.S. Orientation
Mexican Orientation
Internalization of U.S Beauty Standards
Taking in the thin-ideal as a personal standard
Related to social media, mainstream U.S. media, and beauty norms.
Body Dissatisfaction
When there's a gap between actual apperance and ideal body image
Two types:
Global Body Dissatisfaction (overall appearance)
Composite Site-specific Dissatisfaction (specific parts like stomach and hips)
Mediation Relationship
U.S. Acculturation
Internalization of U.S Beauty Standards
Body Dissatisfaction
Internalization fully explains the link between adapting to U.S culture and body
Clinical Implications
Therapists should:
Assess acculturation level
Understand dual cultural influences (U.S. vs Mexican)
Address internalized beauty ideals in therapy