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Generational Differences among a Small Group of Hmong Americans
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Vang, Pa Der – Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2013
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…
Descriptors: Hmong People, Immigrants, Generational Differences, Cultural Differences
The Kids Are (Mostly) Alright: Second-Generation Assimilation--Comments on Haller, Portes and Lynch
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Alba, Richard; Kasinitz, Philip; Waters, Mary C. – Social Forces, 2011
This paper presents the authors' comments on "Dreams Fulfilled, Dreams Shattered: Determinants of Segmented Assimilation in the Second Generation" by William Haller, Alejandro Portes and Scott M. Lynch. The overall well-being and integration of second-generation immigrant youth constitute an important topic for researchers and policy makers, one…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Acculturation, Parent Child Relationship, Generational Differences
The Effects of Integration and Generation of Immigrants on Language and Numeracy Achievement
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Driessen, Geert; Merry, Michael S. – Educational Studies, 2011
In many Western countries the pressure exerted on immigrants to integrate has become intense in recent years. Efforts to preserve their ethnic identity through multicultural recognition has now been replaced by the requirements of active civic participation and assimilation. Of course integration is considered important not only for the immigrant…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Numeracy, Immigrants, Mathematics Achievement
Dreams Fulfilled, Dreams Shattered: Determinants of Segmented Assimilation in the Second Generation
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Haller, William; Portes, Alejandro; Lynch, Scott M. – Social Forces, 2011
We summarize prior theories on the adaptation process of the contemporary immigrant second generation as a prelude to presenting additive and interactive models showing the impact of family variables, school contexts and academic outcomes on the process. For this purpose, we regress indicators of educational and occupational achievement in early…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Acculturation, Parent Child Relationship, Longitudinal Studies
History Museums and Social Cohesion: Building Identity, Bridging Communities, and Addressing Difficult Issues
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Rosenberg, Tracy Jean – Peabody Journal of Education, 2011
Museums have the capacity to enhance social cohesion, which is the product of a trusting, connected community. History museums and historic sites, in particular, can serve communities by stimulating dialogue on difficult issues, accurately representing all the people of a nation, and creating forums for discussion among groups with disparate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Museums, Role, Social Integration
Latino Language-Minority College Going: Adolescent Boys' Language Use and Girls' Social Integration
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Callahan, Rebecca M. – Bilingual Research Journal, 2008
This study explores the postsecondary pathways of Latino language-minority young adults in the United States. Using data from the Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project (THEOP) and controlling on background characteristics as well as high-school academic achievement, this study explores the social and linguistic integration of immigrant and…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Females, Males, Academic Achievement