Monica L Gallegos
Biographic Data
| ID | 9422579 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Monica L Gallegos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Monica L |
| FAMILY NAME | Gallegos |
| SIGNATURE | GALLEGOS M L |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University System |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5435-1813 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring the Role of Marianismo and Loneliness in Latinas’ Physical and Mental Well-Being
The goal of this study is to better understand the role of social relationships and traditional gender norms in Latina health. Utilizing Hawkley and Cacioppo’s theoretical model of loneliness and health as a framework, loneliness is proposed as a key component in the relationship between the Latina gender norm of marianismo and health. Participants were 178 female adults who identified as Latina (N = 97) or non-Latina White (N = 81), ranging in a…
Parent-Child Relationships and the Health of Incarcerated Mothers
The current study utilizes Hawkley, Cacioppo, and colleagues' model of loneliness and health to examine the influence of parent-child relationships on the health of incarcerated women. Participants were 121 incarcerated female adults who have at least one child, and who completed a questionnaire with measures of parental involvement, parent-child closeness, loneliness, overall health, physical functioning, depression, and anxiety. Results reveal …
I can still be their mom from a distance
This study examines the experiences of incarcerated mothers who participate in a faith-based parenting program at a women’s prison in the United States. Thirty-three women participated in four focus groups. Using a grounded theory framework, four major themes emerged from the analysis, including building foundations, guilty mom, on the mend, and opening the lines of communication. Overall, the findings highlight numerous benefits of the program f…
Family Connections and the Latino Health Paradox
This study aims to understand Latina/o health from a social relationships perspective. Specifically, a major goal of the study is to explain how despite disadvantages (e.g., lower income and less education), Latinas/os in some cases have superior health compared to non-Latina/o whites, a phenomenon known as the Latino Health Paradox. Based on the central role of familial relationships in Latina/o culture, and utilizing Hawkley and Cacioppo’s theo…
Exploring the mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between spirituality and health
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Exploring the mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between spirituality and health
Family Connections and the Latino Health Paradox
This study aims to understand Latina/o health from a social relationships perspective. Specifically, a major goal of the study is to explain how despite disadvantages (e.g., lower income and less education), Latinas/os in some cases have superior health compared to non-Latina/o whites, a phenomenon known as the Latino Health Paradox. Based on the central role of familial relationships in Latina/o culture, and utilizing Hawkley and Cacioppo’s theo…
Parent-Child Relationships and the Health of Incarcerated Mothers
The current study utilizes Hawkley, Cacioppo, and colleagues' model of loneliness and health to examine the influence of parent-child relationships on the health of incarcerated women. Participants were 121 incarcerated female adults who have at least one child, and who completed a questionnaire with measures of parental involvement, parent-child closeness, loneliness, overall health, physical functioning, depression, and anxiety. Results reveal …
I can still be their mom from a distance
This study examines the experiences of incarcerated mothers who participate in a faith-based parenting program at a women’s prison in the United States. Thirty-three women participated in four focus groups. Using a grounded theory framework, four major themes emerged from the analysis, including building foundations, guilty mom, on the mend, and opening the lines of communication. Overall, the findings highlight numerous benefits of the program f…
Exploring the Role of Marianismo and Loneliness in Latinas’ Physical and Mental Well-Being
The goal of this study is to better understand the role of social relationships and traditional gender norms in Latina health. Utilizing Hawkley and Cacioppo’s theoretical model of loneliness and health as a framework, loneliness is proposed as a key component in the relationship between the Latina gender norm of marianismo and health. Participants were 178 female adults who identified as Latina (N = 97) or non-Latina White (N = 81), ranging in a…
Psychology (5 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (4 works) · Loneliness (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (2 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (2 works)