August 31st, 2020 
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to explore a sub-population of Hispanic elders (e.g. Mexican, Dominican Republican, Cuban, Salvadoran, etc.) through scholarly articles.
Instructions
Conduct a literature review using a minimum of three (3) scholarly articles and summarize the findings specific to a chosen sub-population in a three-six (3-6) page paper (excluding title and reference page). There are two parts to this assignment: 1) Sub-group determination and article approval; 2) Final literature review
Part Two: Final Literature Review
After gaining approval, complete the comprehensive, clear, synthesized, quality literature review of your identified sub-population of Hispanic elders. Your paper should be organized to address each of the sections below:
Overview and Organization
Use the organizational framework below to ensure that your summary is logical, clear, well defined and supported:
Demographics (numbers/rate; SES; geographic locale)
Cultural Features
Historical context
Family dynamics
Gender roles
Inter-generational aspects
Acculturation/assimilation patterns
Religious/spiritual practices
Contemporary Issues (access to medical support, immigration, end of life, etc.)
Summary and Conclusions
Summarize your analysis, relative to social work practice with this identified subpopulation. Present the conclusions you draw from the implications you identified in the areas listed below. Articulate your conclusions in an informative, organized, critical analytical manner:
Engagement
Assessment
Intervention
Evaluation
Limitations
Identify limitations in sampling, measurement, identification, interpretations, methodology, etc.
******Approved Sub Group and Literature*****
Selected Subgroup- Honduran Elderly Population
Three Scholarly Peer Review Journal Articles
Kohn, R., Levav, I., Garcia, I. D., Machuca, M. E., & Tamashiro, R. (2005). Prevalence, risk factors and aging vulnerability for psychopathology following a natural disaster in a developing country. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20(9), 835841. doi: 10.1002/gps.1369
Rivero, O. (2019). The Challenges of the Elderly Population with Alzheimers and Dementia in Honduras. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 3943. doi: 10.34257/gjmbrgvol19is3pg39
Teller, C. H. (1973). Access to Medical Care of Migrants in a Honduran City. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 14(3), 214. doi: 10.2307/2137113
Your final paper should be three-six (3-6) pages in length (excluding title and reference page) and follow APA 6th edition format. Your final paper is due in the second to last week of the course. Review the Literature Review Rubric for further details of the section requirements.
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