Assessed attitudes of Asian-American students (n=152) toward involvement in student organizations, particularly preprofessional groups. Examined whether differences existed among Asian groups on attitudes toward, and involvement in, student groups. Found that respondents avoided groups made up of either Asian Americans in general or of subgroup of…

This report of a conference of deaf Asian Americans notes cultural influences affecting this population, special characteristics of Asian families, suggestions for professionals working with an Asian clientele, and the establishment of a national organization of deaf Asian people and those who support them. (DB)

Defines multiculturalism and elaborates on the definition through a description of the author's struggle to find his identity as a Chinese American and his development as a writer. The author, a novelist and university-level director of Asian-American studies, talks about growing up without reading material that reflected his identity. (KRN)

Investigated presence of occupational stereotypes in ratings by 194 White college students of 16 occupations identified in literature as representative of Asian-White group differences. Determined both positive and negative stereotypes were found across race and gender groupings. (Author/ABL)

Assessed differences in self-reported assertion responding between Asian- (n=45) and Caucasian-Americans (n=74) across nine different situations. Related differences to prior experiences, expectancy outcomes, or self-efficacy beliefs. Findings suggest that assertion differences between ethnic groups are situationally specific, with most…

Presents an integrated model of racial and ethnic identity based on how a group views its own and the dominant culture. Explicates relationships between Asian American ethnic identity, acculturation, and vocational behavior, through such areas as occupational stereotyping, segregation, aspiration, and prestige; and work attitudes and career…

Investigated relationships among premigration stresses, nightmares, acculturation stresses, personal efficacy and depression in 147 adult Vietnamese Americans. Found that premigration stresses, nightmares, and acculturation stresses had significant indirect effects on depression. Acculturation stresses diminished personal efficacy, and weakness of…

A study of influences on career choice for 187 Asian Americans supported a path model showing that acculturation, family background, and self-efficacy had the most significant effects on choosing an occupation. (71 references) (SK)

Explores the role of oral history in the study of culture and social history, focusing on the experiences of a researcher interested in the Asian American experience. Discusses the importance of recognizing oral history as a process rather than a product. (SLD)

Attempts to place the study of anti-Asian violence into a context that recognizes the patterns of antagonism and violence ingrained within the process of class formation and the construction of systematic forms of racism. Suggests that patterned forms of anti-Asian violence have been the product of reactionary social movements supported or…

Argues that numerous works written by Asian-American authors merit consideration on reading lists. Discusses several of these books, noting how they can be used in class in units on Identity, History, and Stereotypes. Argues that English classrooms have ignored the existence and the contributions of Asian-Americans to the United States for far too…

Examines one stage of ethnic identity formation and its affects on attitudes toward the heritage language among a group of Americans of Asian descent in the United States. Studied published narratives to discover whether feelings of ambivalence and evasion experienced by this population toward their ethnicity extended to the heritage language, and…

Provides data regarding attitudes toward Chinese speakers by eliciting non-Asian Americans' reactions to Chinese speakers using two varieties of English and introduced in the context of an employment interview with either an Anglo-American or ethnic Chinese male. Results indicate that speakers in all conditions were rated equally suitable for…

The authors identify challenges for student affairs professionals and suggest responses and questions for more effective work with Asian American students. (Author)

The authors identify Asian American associations and organizations, academic journals, periodicals, and media resources. Selected annotated resources on Asian American activism and politics, counseling and psychology, educational issues, gender and sexual orientation, history, policy reports, and racial and ethnic identity are also included.…