ERIC Number: ED655842
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 137
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ISBN: 979-8-7087-2188-4
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A Narrative Inquiry on the Experiences of Hmong Men High School Counselors
My Kou Chang
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State University, Fresno
Since their migration into the U.S., the Hmong people have settled into the Central Valley in and around Fresno, California. While school districts in the area strive for diversity, many of the high schools have yet to include Hmong men as high school counselors. This study utilized a narrative inquiry under the lens of Asian critical theory to explore the experiences of Hmong men high school counselors in Fresno County. The study discussed the construction of the Hmong's identity through education and career success, focusing on P-12 and higher education experiences, as well as the Hmong men's identity in the U.S. The research question that guided the study was What do the stories told by Hmong men about their experiences and career choice reveal about the factors that influence their decision to be a high school counselor? The results are shared through seven identified themes: (a) family impacts who you are or who you become, (b) having a significant other positively impacts your decisions, (c) struggles and challenges will come to pass, (d) racial and gender diversity in role models are needed, (e) identities do intersect, (f) supported counselors are advocates for students, and (g) counseling is a worthy career. In addition, three identified factors are offered and explained in response to the study's question. The dissertation concludes with recommendations for both research and practice. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Hmong People, Males, School Counselors, High Schools, Counselor Attitudes, Self Esteem, Educational Experience, Career Choice, Decision Making, Influences
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California (Fresno); California
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