Meaning In Life and Psychological Well- Being

<p>Latinos comprise the largest and one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United</p><p>States (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Moreover 48% of the 38.1 million foreign-born individuals</p><p>in the U.S. reported being Hispanic origin (Grieco 2010). Immigrants from Latin American</p><p>countries face multiple stressors in the immigration process including legal documentation status</p><p>(Covazos-Rehg Zayas & Spitznagel 2007) separation from loved ones (Rusch & Reyes 2012)</p><p>discrimination (Flores et al. 2008) language barriers and access to health care services (Perez &</p><p>Fortuna 2005). Often these stressors are compounded and contributing to poor health and</p><p>wellness (Perez & Fortuna 2005). Among various factors that affect Latino immigrants'</p><p>adjustment and wellness meaning in life (MIL) may be particularly important for this population</p><p>since having purpose and significance in one's life allows individuals to endure stressful</p><p>situations (Dunn & O'Brien 2009).</p>