Differences in drinking behavior among three Asian-American groups.

Chi, Iris; Lubben, James E.; Kitano, Harry H. L.

doi:10.15288/jsa.1989.50.15

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“…This gendered pattern can be observed in other studies. It has been found, for instance, that 26% of Korean American men identified as heavy drinkers, in sharp contrast to the 0.8% among women (Chi, Lubben, and Kitano 1989). This observation is consistent with the Korean cultural schema that allocates more freedom to the man: the breadwinner is allowed to engage more freely, but the traditional wife is confined to a domestic role.…”

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Low mental health treatment participation and Confucianist familial norms among East Asian immigrants: A critical review

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International Journal of Mental Health

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Low mental health treatment participation and Confucianist familial norms among East Asian immigrants: A critical review

2017

International Journal of Mental Health

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“…Moreover, information is sparse for rates and correlates of substance use across specific Asian American subpopulations (Harachi et al, 2001;Wong et al, 2004;Zane and Kim, 1994). Although national and state epidemiological surveys often report that Asian Americans exhibit low rates of alcohol use, studies examining adult populations in Asia and the United States {Chi et al, 1989); Kitano and Chi, 1989) and adolescents in the United States (Wong et al, 2004) reveal substantial variation in alcohol use across Asian subgroups. Failure to compare ethnic subgroups in studies of substance use not only precludes examination of intragroup heterogeneity but also may serve to underestimate actual prevalence of substance use among Asian Americans (Wong et al, 2004).…”

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“…Research suggests that adolescents of Asian and other ethnic backgrounds share some common correlates of alcohol use (Harachi et al, 2001), including psychosocial factors such as perceived adult and peer alcohol use (Chi et al, 1989;Newcomb and Bentler, 1986). However factors specific to Asian populations-for example, genetic variations in alcohol-metabolizing enzymes (Sun et al, 2002;Wall et al, 2001)-have also been implicated.…”

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“…Notably, collectivistic values such as interdependence, moderation and interpersonal responsibility are thought to contribute to the low prevalence of alcohol use in this group (Au and Donaldson, 2000;Chi et al, 1989). Studies of acculturation and drinking in Asian Americans lend broad support to this position, demonstrating a relationship between assimilation into the majority culture and increased consumption of alcohol (Hahm et al, 2003(Hahm et al, , 2004Sue et al, 1979).…”

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Psychosocial, cultural and genetic influences on alcohol use in Asian American youth.

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Objective-Environmental and cultural factors, as well as a genetic variant of the aldehyde dehydrogenase gene (the ALDH2*2 allele) have been identified as correlates of alcohol use among Asian Americans. However, concurrent examination of these variables has been rare. The present study assessed parental alcohol use, acculturation and ALDH2 gene status in relation to lifetime, current and heavy episodic drinking among Chinese and Korean American undergraduates.Method-Participants (N = 428, 51% women; 52% Chinese American, age 18-19 years) were firstyear college students in a longitudinal study of substance use initiation and progression. Data were collected via structured interview and self-report, and participants provided a blood sample for genotyping at the ALDH2 locus.Results-Gender, parental alcohol use and acculturation significantly predicted drinking behavior. However, none of the hypothesized moderating relationships were significant. In contrast with previous studies, ALDH2 gene status was not associated with alcohol use. Conclusions-Resultsindicate that although the variables examined influence alcohol use, moderating effects were not observed in the present sample of Asian American college students. Findings further suggest that the established association ALDH2 status and drinking behavior in Asians may not be evident in late adolescence. It is possible that ALDH2 status is associated with alcohol consumption only following initiation and increased drinking experience.Asian Americans Comprise the fastest-growing ethnic minority population in the United States (Varma and Siris, 1996); accordingly, understanding the etiology of substance use in this group is increasingly important. It has been noted that substance use prevention initiatives should attend to culture-specific factors influencing use among emergent ethnic minority populations (Castro and Alarcon, 2002;Unger et al., 2002). To accomplish this goal it is necessary to first identify such factors, as well as to determine how culture-specific variables give rise to crossethnic differences in substance use. As adolescence is often marked by initiation and escalation of substance use (O'Malley et al., 1998), studies of Asian American youth are important to the identification of etiologic factors specific to alcohol and other drug use in this population.

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“…Individuals of Korean descent typically report the highest drinking rates among Asian subgroups (Lee et al, 2013;Lum et al, 2009;Parrish, 1995;Weatherspoon, Danko, & Johnson, 1992). Compared to Asian non-drinkers, Asian individuals who reported higher levels of education, went to nightclubs, and did not attend weekly worship were more likely to drink alcohol (Chi, Lubben, & Kitano, 1989). In general, few women reported drinking, and prevalence of HED was greater among Korean and Japanese men.…”

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Comparison of heavy episodic drinking patterns between Korean and Chinese immigrants

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Objective: Drinking-related problems are increasing among Asian immigrants despite the popular perceptions of a "model minority." Sociocultural factors may relate to differing drinking patterns among subsets of Asian American populations. This study explores the relationship between nationality and alcohol consumption among Chinese and Korean Americans, specifically in regards to acculturation and social networks.Method: First-generation Chinese and Korean immigrants residing in the greater Los Angeles area were recruited (N = 2715). Structured interviews were conducted over the phone and by professional bilingual interviewers in the language of participant preference.Results: Although subsamples were demographically similar, Chinese immigrants were less likely to report heavy episodic drinking (HED) than Korean immigrants. Participants in each group with social networks composed of drinkers or problem drinkers and those that encouraged drinking were more likely to report HED themselves. Conclusions:Alcohol consumption and its dynamics are impacted by peer networks among first-generation Chinese and Koreans residing in the United States. While drinking behaviors differ for Chinese and Korean immigrants, the impact of peer's drinking behaviors on one's own drinking is paramount. This result has important implications for interventions and the need for further research focusing on the impact of peer interactions and alcohol use among this population.Chinese and Korean Americans are among the fastest growing immigrant populations in the United States, with increases of approximately 43% from

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Differences in drinking behavior among three Asian-American groups.

Cited by 89 publications

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Low mental health treatment participation and Confucianist familial norms among East Asian immigrants: A critical review

Low mental health treatment participation and Confucianist familial norms among East Asian immigrants: A critical review

Psychosocial, cultural and genetic influences on alcohol use in Asian American youth.

Comparison of heavy episodic drinking patterns between Korean and Chinese immigrants

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