Abstract
While previous research has looked at the impact of acculturation processes from immigrants and refugee's point of view, little research has focused on the functionality of the organizations devoted to assisting them. The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the mission of social service organizations and how organizational members interact with immigrants and refugees experiencing the acculturation process. Eleven members of a social service organization from a Midwest City were interviewed and a grounded theory approach was applied to identify themes pertaining to member's perceived mission of the organization and the way organizational members interact and relate to immigrants and refugees. Results showed perceptions of the mission differed depending on organizational position and influenced interactions with immigrants and refugees. Implications for a more holistic perception of organizational mission's are proposed.
Advisor
Deepa Oommen
Committee Member
Sachi Sekimoto
Committee Member
Anthony Filipovich
Date of Degree
2012
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
College
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Wenell, B. J. (2012). Refugee and immigrant services: An investigation of social service organization's mission and intercultural interactions. [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/51/
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