• Migration Related
  • Lower economic Status
  • Lack of resources
  • Lack of societal support structure
  • Gender Norms
  • Dating looked down upon
  • Patriarchal society causing marital issues
  • Parental styles non- conforming to the American culture
  • Children coping with a dual identity
  • Generational gap leading to difficulty in communicating
  • Cross cultural marriages
  • Conflict arising from cultural clash
  • Lack of recognition that addiction affects the Indo American community
  • Unrealistic expectations of children leading to family discord
  • High pressure on children, from parents,to perform academically
  • Severe Culture shock for overseas students
  • Difficulty accepting  and supporting LGBTQ family members