Treating Asian Americans: An Overview

Hwang, Wei Chin; Ting, Julia Y.

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“…books on how people came to the world and how people come to the United States and the struggles they faced as they came here. Through books, news stories, and direct questioning to their children, these second-generation parents address racism head-on and do not wait for their children to bring it up. These parents’ descriptions of their proactive racial socialization contrasts sharply to literature, suggesting that traditional Asian-heritage individuals are more likely to adopt an indirect communication style, especially regarding difficult topics (Hwang, 2011).…”

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“…That is, they were more actively engaged in racial socialization. Contrary to the stereotype of the silent Asian who does not stir up trouble or fight back if being harassed (Qin, Way, & Mukherjee, 2008), or who is unwilling to discuss difficult topics such as race (Hwang, 2011), these second-generation parents were vocal, upfront, and made strong efforts to push their children to understand racial injustice and inequality. They also provided their children with specific strategies on what to say and how to respond when discrimination happened.…”

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Reactive and proactive ethnic–racial socialization practices of second-generation Asian American parents.

Juang

Park

Kim

et al. 2018

Asian American Journal of Psychology

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Studies of Asian American parenting have primarily focused on first-generation immigrant parents. Few studies have examined the experiences of second-generation Asian American adults who now have children of their own. The purpose of this qualitative study, then, is to better understand the values, practices, and concerns of second-generation Asian American parents regarding ethnic and racial socialization. The sample included 34 Asian American parents from seven different cities across the United States. Using interviews and a focus group, the results show that (a) place, specific contexts, and transitions were important to second-generation parents' motivation behind ethnic and racial socialization, (b) parents are reactive and proactive, especially with regard to promoting an awareness of discrimination, in the racial socialization of their children, (c) parents engage in predominantly proactive ethnic socialization when passing on heritage culture, which they believe is important, but also difficult to do, (d) in contrast to ethnic socialization, passing on American culture and passing on important values (that they did not see as solely "American" or "Asian") came easily, and (e) parents consider the intersection of race and culture with religion and disability when socializing their children. Our findings highlight unique aspects of how second-generation Asian American parents engage in ethnic and racial socialization in an increasingly socially diverse world. What is the public significance of this article?Asian American second-generation parents in our study engaged in both reactive and proactive ethnic and racial socialization depending on the place, time, and characteristics of their child. Understanding how Asian American parents raise their children to understand issues of race, ethnicity, and culture will continue to be critical in our increasingly socially diverse world.

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Reactive and proactive ethnic–racial socialization practices of second-generation Asian American parents.

Juang

Park

Kim

et al. 2018

Asian American Journal of Psychology

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“…Explicit ways of socializing include, for instance, directly discussing racist events with children. However, because Asian American families may prefer indirect and nonverbal communication (Hwang, 2011), including implicit items for the topic of racial socialization, is desirable. Examples of implicit ways of socializing include modeling behaviors (Pahlke et al, 2012), creating a context promoting family cultural heritage (e.g., decorating with cultural items in the home), and providing opportunities to learn about culture (see Umaña Taylor, 2001).…”

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Development of an Asian American parental racial–ethnic socialization scale.

Juang

Shen

Kim

et al. 2016

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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“…Families may also engage in ethnic socialization indirectly by modeling behaviors (Pahlke, Bigler, & Suizzo, 2012) and creating a home environment promoting family cultural heritage (e.g., decorating with cultural items; see Umaña Taylor, 2001). Because more traditional Asian American families may prefer indirect and nonverbal communication instead of direct and verbal communication (Hwang, 2011), taking into account both types of socialization is important.…”

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Pathways among Asian Americans’ family ethnic socialization, ethnic identity, and psychological well-being: A multigroup mediation model.

Nguyen¹,

Wong²,

Juang³

et al. 2015

Asian American Journal of Psychology

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The present study examined the mediating role of ethnic identity in the relation between family ethnic socialization and psychological well-being among Asian American college students. In addition, it explored the moderating role of gender in the pathways among 3 variables. Participants were 970 Asian American college students who were part of the Multi-Site University Study of Identity and Culture (MUSIC). Results from a multigroup structural equation model indicated that family ethnic socialization was positively and significantly related to ethnic identity and psychological well-being, whereas ethnic identity was also positively and significantly related to psychological well-being. Furthermore, family ethnic socialization was related to psychological well-being through different pathways for Asian American women versus men. Ethnic identity significantly mediated the association between family ethnic socialization and psychological well-being for women, but not for men. In contrast, family ethnic socialization was more strongly related to psychological well-being for men than for women. The practical implications for mental health professionals working with Asian American families are also discussed, particularly with regard to the role of family ethnic socialization in Asian American families.

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Treating Asian Americans: An Overview

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Reactive and proactive ethnic–racial socialization practices of second-generation Asian American parents.

Reactive and proactive ethnic–racial socialization practices of second-generation Asian American parents.

Development of an Asian American parental racial–ethnic socialization scale.

Pathways among Asian Americans’ family ethnic socialization, ethnic identity, and psychological well-being: A multigroup mediation model.

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