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Generational Differences among a Small Group of Hmong Americans
- Source :
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Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work . 2013 22(1):76-92. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Few studies have looked at the differences in culture, language, and educational attainments among generations of Hmong in the United States since the beginning of their immigration to the United States. This study of 195 Hmong participants examines the effects of generational status on Hmong immigrants across several factors including marriage and family planning practices, cultural identity, and educational attainment. Cultural identity and family practices of immigrants lean toward increased adaptation to American culture with each successive generation; however, educational attainment was lower among second-generation immigrants when compared to their first-generation counterparts. Explanations for lower educational attainment may be due to confounding factors such as time effect. This study informs social work practice by exploring the variations in acculturation trajectories among the Hmong in the United States. (Contains 4 tables.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1531-3204
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ997783
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2013.759441