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Asian Americans

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ASIAN AMERICANS

by John Henderson & Jessica Joyner
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Demographics

Values

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EDUCATION

  • High expectations
  • High level of achievement

EDUCATION

  • Source of stress and anxiety
  • Receive little praise
  • Fear of failing family
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HARD WORK

  • Long work days
  • Higher than average salaries
​​Median income of Asian American families is $64,308 versus Americans
​​$49,445

ASIAN AMERICAN SALARIES COMPARED TO AVERAGE

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DISCIPLINE

  • Expectation of obedience
  • Little time for play
  • Dedicate time only to beneficial tasks
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FAMILY

  • Multi-generational
  • Communal focus
  • Care for elders
  • Strong family goals
  • Strong family goals

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Beliefs

  • Males are top of family hierarchy
  • Elders hold strong authority
  • Parental obligations of Martial obligations
  • Authoritarian parenting style
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Practical issues

Considerations for practice

  • Don't seek mental health support
  • Associate emotions with physical symptoms
  • Focusing on emotional can be uncomforable
  • Often consult with family
  • Consider: Migration, Acculturation, and Language
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