2010
DOI: 10.1037/a0017871
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A preliminary report on a new measure: Internalization of the Model Minority Myth Measure (IM-4) and its psychological correlates among Asian American college students.

Abstract: This investigation is a preliminary report on a new measure of internalization of the model minority myth. In 3 studies, there was evidence for the validation of the 15-item Internalization of the Model Minority Myth Measure (IM-4), with 2 subscales. The Model Minority Myth of Achievement Orientation referred to the myth of Asian Americans' greater success than other racial minority groups associated with their stronger work ethics, perseverance, and drives to succeed. The Model Minority Myth of Unrestricted M… Show more

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“…In contrast. Cluster 4 reflects the profile of Asian Americans who strongly endorse the value of family recognition through achievement-these Asian Americans may struggle with undue pressure to be successful to avoid disappointing their families (Kim et al, 2001;Yoo et al, 2010). Moreover, as hypothesized, there were significant gender differences between Clusters 3 and 4, the two clusters with the highest levels of depressive symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…In contrast. Cluster 4 reflects the profile of Asian Americans who strongly endorse the value of family recognition through achievement-these Asian Americans may struggle with undue pressure to be successful to avoid disappointing their families (Kim et al, 2001;Yoo et al, 2010). Moreover, as hypothesized, there were significant gender differences between Clusters 3 and 4, the two clusters with the highest levels of depressive symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…The literature about Asian Americans is beginning to address the “myth of the model minority (Chen & Yoo, 2010; Chou & Feagin, 2008; Hayashi, 2003; Li & Wang, 2008; Yoo, 2010). ” While this term has referred to the myth that Asians excel in math and science, its contemporary use as a stereotype has implications for health and mental health.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the original PANAS has been broadly employed in multi-ethnic samples (e.g., Brondolo et al, 2008; Hammond et al, 2010; Kendzor et al, 2009), as has Thompson's (2007) short form (e.g., Chung-Yang, 2010; Lee et al, 2010; Yoo et al, 2010), examination of the validity of PANAS scores in American ethnic groups remains limited.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%