Describes past American attitudes toward Asian immigrants and analyzes contemporary views of Indochinese held by residents in areas where refugees have settled. Discusses how attitudes are related to the background characteristics of the respondents and their experience with the Indochinese. (Author/APM)

Studies of Indochinese migration show that most of the earlier refugees from Asia found jobs and have had gradual income gains. Recent arrivals are comparatively less educated and face more employment problems because of economic conditions. (SK)

Reports on the findings of a workshop conducted to study the mental health problems of Southeast Asian refugees and to project possible future problems. Findings show the refugees' preconceived notions of America, their inability to communicate, and their feelings of alienation and homesickness underlie most of the emotional problems. (PJM)

The rapid assimilation of Vietnamese immigrants into the American society is explained, in part, by the community college system, which offers refugees the opportunity to learn English and then move into a vocationally, academically, or professionally oriented area. Northern Virginia Community College's experience is offered as an example. (JMF)

The relationships between sponsorship types and employment status among three ethnic groups of Indochinese refugees who arrived in the United States between 1978 and 1982 are examined via a survey of 1,780 refugees between 18 and 64 years old. No significant interaction effects are found between sponsorship types and ethnic groups. (SLD)

A report on the situation of recent Southeast Asian refugees to the United States describes the experiences and feelings of three young adults in an urban class in English as a second language (ESL). The story is a synthesis of the experiences of many refugees, using information drawn from earlier surveys and interviews. The three students are…

Implications of recent developments in refugee outflow from Indochina demand a reexamination of American policy on Indochinese refugees. These developments include patterns of increased Vietnamese and Laotian refugee outflow despite Vietnam's disapproval of departure and Laos' liberalizing economic policies; the greater influx of "low…

This bibliographic listing of sources on Pacific/Asian American groups provides titles of existing bibliographies and literature reviews. Over 100 entries are included in the document. Most of the entries were published during the 1970's, with a few dating from the late 1960's and several from 1980 and 1981. The objective is to offer researchers,…

Between July 1975 and August 1977, telephone interview surveys were conducted to assess the socioeconomic adjustment of Vietnamese refugees to American society. Between the first and last survey, it was found that the employment situation of the refugees had improved. Most refugees who want work have been able to find jobs. The data suggest that…

New Orleans ranks as the city with the largest Vietnamese community in the nation. With their growing number, problems with the Plaquemines Parish community as well as with some black organizations have developed, particularly in the areas of employment and housing. Several individuals have argued that local businesses hired large numbers of…

This is a guide to recreational reading in Vietnamese. Instructions are given for inter-library loans involving libraries throughout the U.S. The bibliography is organized under the following categories: (1) general interest; (2) history; (3) culture; (4) poetry; (5) short stories; (6) novels. Following each annotation, a notation is given to…

This handbook, designed as an introduction to Vietnamese society and culture, presents a highly simplified picture of Vietnamese life covering the following areas: (1) Vietnamese geography; (2) historical facts about the Vietnamese; (3) some aspects of Vietnamese culture, including (a) the philosophical background of the Vietnamese mentality…

The experiences of Vietnamese refugees in transitional camps in the summer and fall of 1975 are described in this paper. The data show that the mental health needs of the refugees were not taken seriously and that it was assumed that assimilation would be problem-free. (Author/AM)

Reports on a follow-up study of secondary migration among Indochinese refugees resettled by Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Suggests that cultural misunderstanding, rigid sponsorship approaches, and an insensitivity to the special mental risks of refugee populations have contributed to the incidence of secondary…

Reviews (1) market forces that have contributed to the current shortage of moderately priced housing; (2) the impact of the Indochinese refugee flows on existing housing; and (3) household demographic characteristics related to the issue of housing the refugees. Suggests ways that existing housing programs could help to accommodate the…