Showing papers in "International Social Work in 2009"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed recent developments in intercountry adoption worldwide, based on a demographic analysis of trends in 22 receiving states between 2001 and 2007, and showed a marked decline in the global number of adoptions after a steady rise from the mid-1990s to over 45,000 in 2004.
Abstract: EnglishRecent developments in intercountry adoption worldwide, based on a demographic analysis of trends in 22 receiving states between 2001 and 2007, are reviewed. The analysis shows a marked decline in the global number of adoptions after a steady rise from the mid-1990s to over 45,000 in 2004.FrenchLes recents developpements de l’adoption internationale dans le monde entier, observes a partir de l’analyse des tendances demographiques dans 22 pays d’accueil entre 2001 et 2007, sont passes en revue. L’analyse montre une baisse sensible du nombre global d’adoptions apres une hausse constante du milieu des annees 1990 jusqu’a plus de 45,000 en 2004.SpanishSe revisaron los desarrollos recientes en la adopcion entre paises a nivel mundial, con base en analisis demograficos de tendencias en 22 estados receptores entre 2001 y 2007. El analisis muestra un marcado declive en el numero global de adopciones despues de un aumento sostenido desde la mitad de los anos noventa, por encima de 45,000 en 2004.
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TL;DR: The authors examine the complexities inherent in a diverse classroom when teaching international issues by exploring decolonizing pedagogy, which includes theories and understandings from postcolonial studies, spatial and criti cal race theory.
Abstract: EnglishThis article examines the complexities inherent in a diverse classroom when teaching international issues by exploring decolonizing pedagogy, which includes theories and understandings from postcolonial studies, spatial and criti cal race theory. Student stories are included, to engage in a discourse on pedagogy and provide theoretical constructs to examine and critique the reactions to these stories.FrenchCet article examine les complexites inherentes a une classe multiculturelle lors de l’enseignement des questions internationales en explorant la pedagogie de la decolonisation, qui comprend des theories et des apports conceptuels venant des etudes postcoloniales ainsi que de la theorie critique de la race. Y inclus sont des histoires d’etudiants afin d’engager une discussion sur la pedagogie et de proposer des constructions theoriques pour examiner et critiquer les reactions a ces histoires.SpanishEste ensayo examina las complejidades inherentes a ensenar asuntos internacionales a un salon de cla...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe how a brief study experience for MSW students in schools of social work in the USA has become more important in the context of globalization, and how to provide an international study experience.
Abstract: EnglishProviding an international study experience for MSW students in schools of social work in the USA has become more important in the context of globalization. The authors describe how a brief ...
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TL;DR: In this article, a critical examination of international placements is proposed as a crucial step in fostering the internationalization of social work without reproducing oppressive power relations, and the implications for research and teaching are discussed.
Abstract: EnglishThis article proposes that a critical examination of international placements is crucial in fostering the internationalization of social work without reproducing oppressive power relations. It presents a discussion of some of the reasons underlying students’ choice to undertake international placements as well as implications for research and teaching.FrenchCet article emet l’idee qu’un examen critique des placements internationaux est essentiel pour stimuler l’internationalisation du travail social sans reproduire les rapports de pouvoir oppressifs. Il presente en discussion certaines des raisons a l’origine des choix des etudiants d’entreprendre des stages a l’international ainsi que les implications pour la recherche et l’enseignement.SpanishSe propone que un examen critico de los lugares de practicas internacionales es critico para fomentar la internacionalizacion del trabajo social sin reproducir relaciones opresivas de poder. Se examinan algunas de las razones que hay por debajo de la decisio...
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TL;DR: In their efforts to promote the Global Standards for the Education and Training of the Social Work Profession, the authors discovered the withering of the moral and political bases of social work practice in the West as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: EnglishIn their efforts to promote the Global Standards for the Education and Training of the Social Work Profession, the authors discovered the withering of the moral and political bases of social work practice in the West. The revitalization of the roots of social work is important to the promotion of social justice.FrenchDans leurs efforts pour promouvoir les Standards Mondiaux pour l’Enseignement et la Formation aux Professions Sociales, les auteurs decouvrent le declin des bases morales et politiques de la pratique du travail social en occident. La revitalisation des racines du travail social est importante pour la promotion de la justice sociale.SpanishEn su esfuerzo para promover los Estandares Globales para la Educacion y el Entrenamiento en la Profesion del Trabajo Social, los autores descubrieron el marchitar de las bases politicas y morales de la practica del trabajo social en occidente. La revitalizacion de las raices del trabajo social es importante para la promocion de la justicia social.
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TL;DR: Guatemala's culture and history as well as its role as a major sending country for intercountry adoption are used as a context for discussing how inter-country adoption has influenced and affected the child protection system as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: EnglishGuatemala’s culture and history as well as its role as a major sending country for intercountry adoption are used as a context for discussing how intercountry adoption has influenced and affected the child protection system. A model for child protection development is offered.FrenchLa culture et l’histoire du Guatemala, aussi bien que son role en tant qu’important pays pourvoyeur d’enfants destines a l’adoption internationale, sont utilises comme contexte pour discuter la question de savoir en quoi ces donnees ont influence et ont affecte le systeme de protection de l’enfance. Un modele pour le developpement de la protection de l’enfance est propose.SpanishLa cultura de Guatemala y su historia, asi como su papel como el pais de mayores envios para la adopcion entre paises, es utilizada como contexto para discutir como es que ha influido y afectado el sistema de proteccion infantil. Se propone un modelo para el desarrollo de la proteccion infantil.
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TL;DR: Different conceptualizations of vulnerability are examined in this paper, which is a policy and practice concept which is often ascribed a fixed meaning with universal connotations, such as "vulnerability".
Abstract: EnglishVulnerability is a policy and practice concept which is often ascribed a fixed meaning with universal connotations. In this article, different conceptualizations of vulnerability are examine...
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TL;DR: For instance, Dutch adoptive parents of children adopted from China and India reported on their children's interest in adoption and feelings about being adopted as mentioned in this paper, and many children expressed the wish to look white or non-Chinese.
Abstract: EnglishDutch adoptive parents of 1233 children adopted from China and 412 children adopted from India reported on their children’s interest in adoption and feelings about being adopted. Girls showed more interest in adoption than boys and many children expressed the wish to look white or non-Chinese.FrenchLes parents adoptifs hollandais de 1233 enfants adoptes en provenance de la Chine et de 412 enfants adoptes en provenance de l’Inde rendent compte de l’interet de leurs enfants pour l’adoption et de leurs ressentis face a l’adoption. Les filles montrent plus d’interet pour l’adoption que les garcons et beaucoup d’enfants ont exprime le desir de paraitre blancs ou non-chinois.SpanishLos padres adoptivos holandeses de 1233 ninos de China y 412 ninos de India reportaron sobre los intereses de los ninos en la adopcion y sus sentimientos acerca de ser adoptados. Las ninas mostraron mas interes en la adopcion que los ninos y muchos de ellos expresaron el deseo de parecer blancos o no Chinos.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the context for emotional recovery was analysed in 30 Spanish parents adopting from Russia and a comparison group, and the adopted children's attachment disorders improved significantly after adaption.
Abstract: EnglishThe context for emotional recovery was analysed in 30 Spanish parents adopting from Russia and a comparison group. The adopted children’s attachment disorders improved significantly after ad...
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TL;DR: In this article, social networks are social capital for poor women living in a slum neighborhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, based on neighborhood, friendship, kinship, gender and ethnic ties.
Abstract: EnglishSocial networks are social capital for poor women living in a slum neighborhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Based on neighborhood, friendship, kinship, gender and ethnic ties, informal network...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that the greater regulation of social work is intended to raise standards and enhance the standing of the profession, and that regulatory systems must also be aligned to the demands of an increasingly global workforce.
Abstract: EnglishInternationally the greater regulation of social work is intended to raise standards and enhance the standing of the profession. Regulatory systems must also be aligned to the demands of an increasingly global workforce. The achievement of limited registration in New Zealand creates challenges and opportunities for the profession.FrenchUne plus grande reglementation du travail social sur la scene internationale vise a hausser les normes et a ameliorer la profession. Les systemes de regulation devraient tenir compte des particularites d’une main-d’oeuvre de plus en plus globalisee. La realisation d’une inscription limitee en Nouvelle-Zelande cree des defis et des possibilites pour la profession.SpanishInternacionalmente la regularizacion del trabajo social tiene como objetivo elevar los estandares y mejorar el estatus de la profesion. Los sistemas regulatorios deben tener en cuenta las demandas de un mercado laboral cada vez mas globalizado. El registro limitado de Nueva Zelanda crea retos y tambien...
TL;DR: The Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption does not fully protect children from the purportedly well-intended, but illegal, humanitarian impulses to evacuate children in times of crisis, as evidenced by Operation Babylift and the attempt to airlift children from Chad as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: EnglishThe Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption does not fully protect children from the purportedly well-intended, but illegal, humanitarian impulses to evacuate children in times of crisis, as evidenced by Operation Babylift and the attempt to airlift children from Chad.FrenchLa Convention de la Haye sur la Protection des Enfants et la Cooperation relative a l’adoption internationale ne protegent pas entierement les enfants des impulsions humanitaires soi-disant bien intentionnees, mais illegales, d’evacuer des enfants par temps de crise comme en a fait la preuve l’affaire de l’Arche de Zoe et la tentative d’enlever par pont aerien des enfants du Tchad.SpanishLa Convencion de La Haya para la Proteccion de Ninos y Cooperacion en Respeto de la Adopcion entre Paises no protege demasiado a los ninos de la accion bienintencionada de impulso humanitario, pero ilegal, para evacuar a los ninos en tiempos de crisis como fue evidenciado por la Operaci...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that women are particularly likely to be affected by threats to food security, and argue for feminist analyses in social work responses and research, as women are disproportionately affected by food price increases and food scarcity.
Abstract: EnglishFood security is increasingly affected by global economic and environmental phenomena. Food price increases and food scarcity cause social and political instability, and can escalate to humanitarian crises. As women are particularly likely to be affected by threats to food security, this paper argues for feminist analyses in social work responses and research.FrenchLa securite alimentaire est de plus en plus affectee par l’economie mondiale et par les phenomenes environnementaux. Les prix des aliments augmentent et la rarefaction de la nourriture est cause d’instabilite sociale et politique, et peut degenerer en crises humanitaires. Dans la mesure ou les femmes sont susceptibles d’etre particulierement affectees par les menaces sur la securite alimentaire, cet article argumente en faveur des analyses feministes dans la recherche et les reponses apportees par le travail social.SpanishLos fenomenos del medioambiente y la globalizacion afectan cada vez mas a la seguridad alimenticia. El precio de los ...
TL;DR: Broader end-of-life care and community education outside healthcare settings offers opportunities to develop palliative care social work in the direction of social development practice.
Abstract: EnglishPalliative care social work has developed primarily as a specialist health-related form of clinical social work. However, the resource-intensive modernist medicalized practice of Western countries has been culturally inappropriate elsewhere. Broader end-of-life care and community education outside healthcare settings offers opportunities to develop palliative care social work in the direction of social development practice.FrenchLe travail social de soin palliatif s’est au depart developpe en tant que forme particuliere de travail social clinique en relation avec la sante. Toutefois, la pratique medicalisee moderniste et intensement dotee en ressources des pays occidentaux, a parfois ete culturellement inappropriee ailleurs. Plus largement le soin de fin de vie et l’education communautaire en dehors des dispositifs de soins de sante offrent des opportunites de developper le travail social de soin palliatif dans le sens des pratiques de developpement social concernees.SpanishEl trabajo social en el ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that modern citizenship is a highly fruitful concept for social work, and they define Citizenship-based Social Work as a field of action, knowledge and research, aiming at int...
Abstract: EnglishThis article argues that modern citizenship is a highly fruitful concept for social work. Citizenship-based social work is defined as a field of action, knowledge and research, aiming at int...
TL;DR: This article showed how these services' sensitivity is undermined by mistaken assumptions about whether ethnic-minority groups organize health and care according to their cultural principles, and the unity of these principles.
Abstract: EnglishWith the focus on how Chinese older people in the UK use health and social care services, this article demonstrates how these services’ sensitivity is undermined by mistaken assumptions about whether ethnic-minority groups organize health and care according to their cultural principles, and the unity of these principles.FrenchCentre sur la facon dont les Chinois âges utilisent les services de sante et d’accompagnement social en Grande Bretagne, cet article demontre comment la perception de ces services est biaisee par des representations erronees selon lesquelles les groupes des minorites ethniques organisent la sante et l’accompagnement social selon leurs principes culturels et en vertu de l’unite de ces principes.SpanishEste articulo se centra en como las personas chinas de tercera edad usan los servicios sociales y de salud en Gran Bretana. Hay suposiciones erroneas acerca de la unidad de principios culturales, y acerca de como los grupos etnicos organ izan el cuidado social y el cuidado de la s...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors compare the experiences of two sending countries (Roumanie and the Marshall Islands) and suggest the utilization of a bottom-up human rights approach.
Abstract: EnglishIntercountry adoption, once viewed as a means of international charity, has recently been challenged by political and economic forces, leading to vio lation of human rights. The authors compare the experiences of two sending countries – Romania and the Marshall Islands – and suggest the utilization of a bottom-up human rights approach.FrenchL’adoption internationale, autrefois vue comme un moyen d’oeuvre de bienfaisance internationale, a recemment ete mise en cause par des forces politiques et economiques, comme concourant a la violation de droits de l’homme. Les auteurs comparent les experiences de deux pays d’origine – la Roumanie et les Iles Marshall – et suggerent l’utilisation d’une approche integree des droits de l’homme, de la base au sommet.SpanishLa adopcion entre paises, una vez que se ha visto como significado de caridad internacional, ha sido un reto reciente para las fuerzas politicas y economicas, principalmente en lo que se refiere a la violacion de los derechos humanos. Los autores ...
TL;DR: A systematic literature review as mentioned in this paper describes pathways from inequality of wealth to embodied diseases and the significance for social policy and social work practice is developed, and the strength of the relationship between wealth and health holds even in countries with universal health care.
Abstract: EnglishPoverty, income inequality and the inequitable distribution of health invariably co-occur. The strength of the relationship between wealth and health holds even in countries with universal health care. A systematic literature review describes pathways from inequality of wealth to embodied diseases. The significance for social policy and social work practice is developed.FrenchLa pauvrete, l’inegalite de revenus et la distribution inegalitaire de la sante se co-produisent invariablement. Le pouvoir de la relation entre richesse et sante s’exerce meme dans des pays pourvus d’une couverture sante universelle. Une revue systematique de la litterature decrit les chemins de l’inegalite de la repartition des richesses dans la prise en charge des maladies. La signification pour la politique sociale et la pratique du travail social sera developpee.SpanishHay una concurrencia invariable entre la pobreza, desigualdad de ingresos, y la distribucion desigual de la salud. El fuerte vinculo entre riqueza y salud ...
TL;DR: English Dying in old age has become the majority dying of the developed world, yet older people are routinely denied palliative care, their dying characterized by failure to facilitate choice and recognize their needs.
Abstract: EnglishDying in old age has become the majority dying of the developed world, yet older people are routinely denied palliative care, their dying characterized by failure to facilitate choice and recognize their needs. Social workers in all settings should embrace their contribution to quality end-of-life care for older people.FrenchMourir a un âge avance est devenu la ‘forme majoritaire de la mort’ dans le monde developpe, bien que l’on denie couramment aux personnes âgees l’acces aux soins palliatifs, leur deces etant socialement caracterise par l’incapacite a faciliter leurs choix et a reconnaitre leurs besoins. Les travailleurs sociaux dans tous les dispositifs devraient apporter leur contribution a la qualite des soins de fin de vie pour les personnes âgees.SpanishMorirse de viejo se ha convertido en la forma mayoritaria de morir en el mundo desarrollado, sin embargo, a los ancianos se les niega sistematicamente el cuidado paliativo. Sus muertes se caracterizan por el fallo de no ofrecer a los anciano...
TL;DR: This paper explored the development of a suitable student role, safety measures, the language barrier and how to keep writing and learning in a challenging placement situation in an unfamiliar culture.FrenchDes preparations minutieuses sont requises pour effectuer un placement en stage dans une culture non familiere.
Abstract: EnglishThorough preparations are required to do placements in an unfamiliar culture. Applying the concepts of proficiency and cross-cultural understanding, the article explores the development of a suitable student role, safety measures, the language barrier and how to keep writing and learning in a challenging placement situation.FrenchDes preparations minutieuses sont requises pour effectuer un placement en stage dans une culture non familiere. Appliquant les concepts de competence et de comprehension interculturelle, l’article explore le developpement d’un role d’etudiant approprie, des mesures de securite, de la barriere linguistique et la facon de continuer a ecrire et apprendre dans une situation de placement stimulante.SpanishEs necesario prepararse a fondo para realizar una practica dentro de una cultura ajena. Aplicando los conceptos de competencia y entendimiento inter cultural, el articulo explora el desarrollo de un rol estudiantil apropiado, medidas de seguridad, la barrera del lenguaje y com...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigate the prevalence and predictors of burnout among Palestinian social workers and identify the most predictive factors associated with burnout in a random sample of 180 social workers completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
Abstract: EnglishThe aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of burnout among Palestinian social workers. A random sample of 180 social workers completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The most predictive factors associated with burnout among Palestinian social workers are identified.FrenchCette etude a pour objectif d’etudier la frequence et les indicateurs de l’epuisement professionnel dans la population des travailleurs sociaux palestiniens. Un echantillon aleatoire de 180 travailleurs sociaux a rempli le questionnaire sur le syndrome d’epuisement professionnel de Maslach. Les resultats ont permis d’identifier les facteurs predictifs les plus importants de l’epuisement professionnel chez les travailleurs sociaux Palestiniens.SpanishEl proposito del presente estudio fue investigar la prevalencia y los predoctores de desgaste en los trabajadores sociales palestinos. Una muestra aleatoria de 180 trabajadores sociales completo el Inventario de Desgaste de Maslach. Se identificaron l...
TL;DR: In this article, a social policy framework for inter country adoption, drawing on theories of welfare regimes and globalization, is proposed, highlighting the tensions and ambivalence of inter country adoptions.
Abstract: EnglishThis article proposes a social policy framework for thinking about inter country adoption, drawing on theories of welfare regimes and globalization. The model highlights the tensions and amb...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report on a collaboration between Jordan and the UK to develop social work as a profession in Jordan and reflect on some of the less anticipated outcomes of the project and the mutual benefits of engaging with cross-cultural alliances.
Abstract: This article reports on a collaboration between Jordan and the UK to develop social work as a profession in Jordan. Reflecting on some of the less anticipated outcomes of the project and the mutual benefits of engaging with cross-cultural alliances, the article is contextualized within debates around post-colonialism and the indigenization of practice.
TL;DR: In this article, a wide spectrum of views on the potential socioeconomic and socio-political consequences of South Africa hosting the Soccer 2010 World Cup are discussed, and possible implications for society and social work.
Abstract: EnglishThere is a wide spectrum of views on the potential socio-economic and socio-political consequences of South Africa hosting the Soccer 2010 World Cup. This article discusses whether this major sports event holds potential to contribute to a strengthened national identity and consciousness and/or to a narrow nationalism, and looks at possible implications for society and social work.FrenchIl existe un large eventail de points de vue sur les consequences socioeconomiques et sociopolitiques de la tenue du Mondial de football 2010 en Afrique du Sud. Cet article examine si cet evenement sportif de grande envergure peut contribuer a renforcer la conscience et l’identite nationale ou au contraire donner lieu a un nationalisme etroit, et il envisage les consequences possibles sur la societe et le travail social.SpanishSon muchos los puntos de vista acerca de posibles consecuencias socioeconomicas y sociopoliticas de que la Copa Mundial del 2010 tenga lugar en Sudafrica. Se explora si este importante evento ...
TL;DR: In this paper, international psychosocial approaches to large-scale disasters outside Westernized Eurocentric realms are analyzed using the 2004 South-east Asian tsunamis as a case study.
Abstract: EnglishThis article is one of the first to analyze international psychosocial approaches to large-scale disasters outside Westernized Eurocentric realms. Using the 2004 South-east Asian tsunamis as...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show how mediation can be a social work practice that goes beyond being an instrument for the responsibilization of offenders, but instead recognizes social workers as policymakers.
Abstract: EnglishBased on the Flemish practice of victim–offender mediation for adult offenders, this article shows how mediation can be a social work practice that goes beyond being an instrument for the responsibilization of offenders, but instead recognizes social workers as policymakers.FrenchBase sur la pratique flamande de la mediation entre les victimes et les auteurs adultes de delits, cet article montre comment la mediation peut etre une pratique de travail social allant au dela du simple instrument de responsabilisation les auteurs de delits, en reconnaissant plutot les travailleurs sociaux comme decideurs politiques.SpanishBasandose en la practica flamenca de mediar entre victima y ofensor adulto, este articulo muestra como la mediacion puede ser una practica de trabajo social que a mas de ser un instrumento para responsabilizar a los ofensores, reconoce a los trabajadores sociales como disenadores de politica social.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors demonstrate that artistic activity is an important tool for deepening democracy, because it provides a vehicle for the excluded to reach the public sphere, thus making it more...
Abstract: EnglishThis article demonstrates that artistic activity is an important tool for deepening democracy, because it provides a vehicle for the excluded to reach the public sphere, thus making it more ...
TL;DR: In this article, a qualitative study with 17 Somali-born North American immigrant women was conducted to better understand the women's experiences with and views of female genital cutting (FGC), as well as their recommendations for developing more effective, inclusive and respectful prevention and intervention strategies for the practice.
Abstract: EnglishThe purpose of this qualitative study with 17 Somali-born North American immigrant women was to better understand the women’s experiences with and views of female genital cutting (FGC), as well as their recommendations for developing more effective, inclusive and respectful prevention and intervention strategies for the practice.FrenchLa finalite de cette etude qualitative menee aupres de 17 femmes immigrantes nord americaines nees en Somalie etait de mieux comprendre les experiences des femmes, leurs opinions a propos de l’excision, ainsi que leurs recommandations pour developper des strategies de prevention et d’intervention plus efficaces, inclusives, et respectueuses pour la pratique.SpanishEl proposito de este estudio cualitativo de 17 mujeres nacidas en Somalia que emigraron a los EEUU es comprender mejor las experiencias y visiones de estas mujeres en relacion a la mutilacion de genitales femeninos (FGC, por sus siglas en ingles), asi como tambien sus recomendaciones para el desarrollo de es...
TL;DR: EnglishExploration of the impact of cultural and economic factors on the personal and professional identities of adult learners as critical friends across geographical locations becomes possible through the analysis of their social networks as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: EnglishExploration of the impact of cultural and economic factors on the personal and professional identities of adult learners as critical friends across geographical locations becomes possible th...
TL;DR: The authors examined whether gender, ethnic group, age, years in Canada, level of education and country where educated influenced the acculturation process for Iraqi immigrants to Canada, and found that the gender, ethnicity, age and education level of the immigrants had a significant impact on their accimilation in Canada.
Abstract: EnglishThis study examined whether gender, ethnic group, age, years in Canada, level of education and country where educated influenced the acculturation process for Iraqi immigrants to Canada. For...