Are they political? Examining Asian American college students’ civic engagement.

Wray‐Lake, Laura; Tang, Julia; Victorino, Christine

doi:10.1037/aap0000061

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“…Most had not engaged with the U.S. health care system within the last 12 months. Similarly, other studies show Chinese immigrants in the U.S. do not interact with the American political system, and Chinese Americans are less likely to vote compared to other Asian American peers (Abraham, 2015; Wray-Lake, Tang, & Victorino, 2017). Such disengagement may reflect participants' experiences with the Chinese political system, their cultural values, and their status as immigrants.…”

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confidence: 82%

Assessing Health Literacy Among Chinese Speakers in the U.S. with Limited English Proficiency

Chen¹,

Goodson²,

Acosta³

et al. 2018

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice

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Background: Limited English proficiency compounds the problem of low health literacy, making certain population groups in the United States especially vulnerable to health disparities. Objective: This study clarified the mechanisms underlying low health literacy among people with limited English proficiency using a modified theory-based health literacy assessment survey. Methods: We modified and tested the All Aspects of Health Literacy Scale (AAHLS) with a sample of Chinese speakers who have limited English proficiency in the U.S. The AAHLS is a theory-based health literacy survey assessing functional health literacy, interactive health literacy, information appraisal, and empowerment. We adapted the survey, created dual language scenarios (English and Chinese), translated the questions into Chinese, and conducted cognitive interviews to revise the questions. We examined the health literacy score distributions and performed Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to evaluate the appropriateness of our modified AAHLS to elicit valid data. Key Results: A total of 405 participants completed our AAHLS survey. Compared to the English language scenario, aside from the item assessing if participants would question health care providers, participants had significantly higher health literacy levels when they were immersed in communication using Chinese ( p < .001). We also found that more than three-quarters of the participants were not likely to question their doctor's and nurse's advice regardless of language scenarios and most of them had limited empowerment capabilities at the level of community and social engagement. The CFA results showed that the modified Chinese model exhibited good fit (RMSEA [root mean square error of approximation] = 0.06, CFI [the comparative fit index] = 0.98, TLI [Tucker-Lewis index] = 0.97, WRMR [weighted root mean square residual] = 1). Conclusions: The results showed that our modified AAHLS yielded reliable and valid data among U.S. Chinese speakers. Researchers should consider native languages and cultural differences before conducting health literacy assessments. Public health professionals should incorporate health interventions and policy approaches to improve Chinese immigrants' English proficiency and empowerment capabilities. [ HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice . 2018;2(2):e94–e106.] Plain Language Summary: To clarify the mechanisms underlying low health literacy among populations with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the United States, this study aims to tailor a theory-based health literacy survey with dual-language scenarios among Chinese speakers with LEP. The modified survey yielded reliable and valid data. Participants had higher health literacy levels when they were immersed in communication using Chinese rather than English.

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confidence: 82%

Assessing Health Literacy Among Chinese Speakers in the U.S. with Limited English Proficiency

Chen¹,

Goodson²,

Acosta³

et al. 2018

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice

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“…Asian youth's distinct experiences navigating the “model minority” myth and/or coming from immigrant families who espouse optimism about the future could affect how they develop CC (Godfrey et al, 2019 ; Wray‐Lake et al, 2017 ). Indeed, immigrant‐origin youth's generational status (Wray‐Lake et al, 2015 ) or documentation status (Cadenas et al, 2021 ) could affect CC (e.g., critical motivation may help undocumented youth cope with discrimination).…”

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Associations between critical consciousness and well‐being in a national sample of college students during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Castro

Dull

Hoyt

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Critical consciousness (CC) may promote well‐being, particularly during the COVID‐19 pandemic. In a national survey of 707 college students conducted in April 2020, we first validated the Short Critical Consciousness Scale (ShoCCS) among youth groups not often specifically examined in CC measurement (i.e., Asian, immigrant‐origin, LGBQ+, and women youth). Next, we examined associations between ShoCCS subscales and validated measures of both anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder‐7) and hopefulness (The Individual‐Differences Measure in Hopefulness). The ShoCCS achieved measurement invariance across racial/ethnic groups and immigrant‐origin status, and partial invariance among LGBQ+ and women‐identifying youth. We found critical reflection and action associated with anxiety for the full sample, but no evidence of moderation by sociodemographic factors. ShoCCS subscales were differentially associated with hopefulness for Asian youth and LGBQ+ youth. This study contributes to the evolution of CC measurement and extends the field by identifying well‐being associations during the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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“…Other literature examined how Asian American students are involved in college campuses whether it is through student activism (Kodama et al, 2017; Manzano et al, 2017; Ryoo & Ho, 2013), political participation (T. Nguyen & Gasman, 2015; Wray-Lake et al, 2017), leadership (Balón, 2005; Chung, 2014; Inkelas, 2004; Kodama et al, 2002), student organizations (Manzano et al, 2017; Museus, 2008), or community involvement (Haber, 2006; Lin, 2010).…”

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Asian Americans, Admissions, and College Choice: An Empirical Test of Claims of Harm Used in Federal Investigations

Nguyen

Chang

Kim

et al. 2020

Educational Researcher

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The Coalition of Asian American Associations (CAAA) and Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE), two small but vocal groups of Asian Americans, have argued against affirmative action practices. One of their more prominent claims is that Asian American applicants who are not accepted and do not attend their first-choice colleges face a multitude of negative consequences, a claim that has become the impetus for the current U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into the college admissions process at a number of universities. This study empirically tests the claims made by CAAA and AACE with particular attention to the differences in Asian American student outcomes, relative to their college admissions and choice decisions. Our findings indicate a limited, if any, statistical difference between Asian American groups that attend differing choice institutions.

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Are they political? Examining Asian American college students’ civic engagement.

Cited by 39 publications

References 80 publications

Assessing Health Literacy Among Chinese Speakers in the U.S. with Limited English Proficiency

Assessing Health Literacy Among Chinese Speakers in the U.S. with Limited English Proficiency

Associations between critical consciousness and well‐being in a national sample of college students during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Asian Americans, Admissions, and College Choice: An Empirical Test of Claims of Harm Used in Federal Investigations

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