Exploring the Pacific Islands Families Study
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Approximately how many Pacific people live in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

  • 400,000
  • 100,000
  • 300,000 (correct)
  • 200,000

    • Are the living/work visas the same for Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands Māori, and Niuean people?

  • Yes
  • No (correct)

    • Is it better for Pacific people’s health to retain their culture or assimilate into the dominant culture when moving here?

  • No
  • Yes (correct)

    • When did European colonisation of Aotearoa | New Zealand begin?

    <p>Late 18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the second great Polynesian wave of migration to Aotearoa | New Zealand occur?

    <p>1950-1980s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the economic opportunities that attracted Pacific people to settle in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

    <p>Shortage of labor in manufacturing, agricultural, and forestry sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the economic downturn occur that affected Pacific people in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

    <p>Mid-late 1970s and throughout the 1980s and 1990s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific event targeted Pacific immigrants for random checks for their residency permits?

    <p>Dawn Raids in mid-1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the targeted random checks for residency permits on Pacific immigrants?

    <p>Decreases in wages and employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) study mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cultural orientation and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of people with two or more ethnic identifications in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

    <p>European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do 66% of Pacific people in Aotearoa | New Zealand reside?

    <p>Auckland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median age of Pacific people in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

    <p>23.4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median income of Pacific people in Aotearoa | New Zealand?

    <p>$24,300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study?

    <p>Addressing Pacific information deficit &amp; needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acculturation?

    <p>Culture change initiated by contact with another culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the New Zealand acculturation (NZAccult) scale used for?

    <p>Measuring acculturation to New Zealand culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Pacific Islands acculturation (PIAccult) scale used for?

    <p>Measuring acculturation to Pacific Islands culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the 5-point Likert scale used in the New Zealand acculturation (NZAccult) scale?

    <p>1-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the 5-point Likert scale used in the Pacific Islands acculturation (PIAccult) scale?

    <p>1-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acculturation?

    <p>A dynamic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 5-point Likert scale?

    <p>To measure acculturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the participants in the study immigrated to New Zealand?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four acculturation groups mentioned in the text?

    <p>Integrator, Separator, Marginal, Assimilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Pacific cultural orientation and negative risk factors?

    <p>Higher Pacific cultural orientation is associated with reduced negative risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group has a significantly lower level of risk compared to Integrators?

    <p>Separators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the distribution of health-damaging experiences?

    <p>It is not a natural phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the policies mentioned in the text?

    <p>To strengthen cultural identity and utilize culture in services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key message regarding acculturation and health outcomes?

    <p>Acculturation has an important influence on health outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the notable exceptions mentioned in the text regarding acculturation studies?

    <p>Turkish immigrants in Germany &amp; Canada; Hispanic immigrant women in USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pacific Demographics in Aotearoa | New Zealand

    • Approximately 265,974 people of Pacific descent live in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
    • 66% of Pacific people reside in Auckland.

    Migration and Settlement

    • Pacific Islanders were attracted to Aotearoa | New Zealand due to economic opportunities.
    • A significant economic downturn occurred in the 1970s, affecting Pacific people.
    • The 1974 Dawn Raids targeted Pacific immigrants for random checks of their residency permits, resulting in detention and deportation of many.

    Acculturation and Health

    • Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture.
    • The New Zealand acculturation (NZAccult) scale and the Pacific Islands acculturation (PIAccult) scale measure the level of adaptation to the new culture.
    • The 5-point Likert scale is used in both scales to assess the level of adaptation.
    • The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) study examines the relationship between acculturation and health outcomes among Pacific people in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
    • 70% of the participants in the study immigrated to New Zealand.

    Acculturation Strategies

    • There are four acculturation groups: Integrators, Separatists, Assimilators, and Marginalizers.
    • Integrators have a lower level of risk compared to other groups.
    • Pacific cultural orientation is associated with lower negative risk factors.
    • The text suggests that health-damaging experiences are concentrated among certain Pacific groups.

    Policy and Health Outcomes

    • Policies aim to promote cultural competence and adaptability among Pacific people.
    • The key message is that retaining Pacific culture is beneficial for health outcomes, while assimilating into the dominant culture may be detrimental.
    • Notable exceptions in acculturation studies include the importance of cultural orientation and the distribution of health-damaging experiences.

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