This study examined the digital divide in San Diego County (California), conducting background research, reviewing published studies, and surveying county residents on computer ownership, computer use, and demographics. Results indicated that computer skills were fast becoming essential. Nationally, it was projected that 60 percent of jobs…

Based upon a research project conducted for the Manpower and Employment Training Council, Utah Office of Labor and Training, discusses: (1) personnel managers' and supervisors' perceptions of refugees during job interviews, (2) their perceptions of refugees as workers, and (3) their perceptions of the English proficiency necessary for success in…

Adaptations in Sheboygan (Wisconsin) public schools have enabled the district to meet the needs first of Hispanic students and then of Hmong students, refugees from Vietnam. English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and ESL centers with a Hmong resource teacher help the Hmong students stay in school. (Author/MLF)

Describes the development, nature, and potential contributions of refugee community organizations in the resettlement of Indochinese refugees. (Author/GC)

To survey Asian American literature is to discover a large group of works in which the characters are caught in psychological confusion, emotional frustration, and cultural alienation. A consideration of several contemporary Asian American novels reveals the search for identity and the recognition of the uniqueness of the Asian American…

Examines challenges Asian children and families face in accessing the child welfare and day care systems and explores challenges to political organizing in terms of attitudes and processes. Some successful interventions in building coalitions to advocate for Asian American children are highlighted. (SLD)

Presents an analysis of personal, socialization, and structural factors affecting the lifespan achievement of 15 Asian American women identified as gifted. Their families' intense focus on educational achievement and hard work are described, and the need for better preparation to overcome obstacles in the workplace is discussed. (Author/CR)

This study examines Asian Pacific American undergraduates' views on affirmative action and their perspectives on U.S. race relations through Herbert Blumer's (1958) theory of group position. Results indicate that Asian Pacific American (APA) students may perceive other minority student applicants as inferior to APA applicants and feel threatened…

Explores collective action among Asian Americans participating in a panethnic organization. Notes forms of discrimination faced by Asian American students along with collective action designed to challenge the campus racial climate. Discusses three dimensions of paethnicity: political, cultural, and social. (Contains 56 references.) (GCP)

Treatment rationales for 2 widely used and empirically supported interventions, cognitive therapy (CT) and time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP), were examined for their perceived credibility among 136 Asian American college students. Results indicated that cultural identity and self-construals moderated credibility ratings across CT and TLDP…

Surveyed Asian American college students, assessing severity of 24 problems. Factor analysis reduced 24 problems to 8 areas of concern. Found severity ratings for eight areas related to acculturation and ethnicity. Women and low-medium acculturated students expressed greater willingness to see counselor than did men and high-acculturated students.…

Examined differences in psychological maladjustment among foreign-born Asian, U.S. born Asian, and White American college students (n=136). Results indicated that for Asian-Americans there were ethnic differences in psychological maladjustment that covaried with generation level and that these differences could not be solely attributed to cultural…

Surveyed Asian-American students (N=816) to determine their level of acculturation and preference for help providers. Asian-identified respondents rated counselors/psychologists higher than did Western-identified respondents. Findings suggesting that values of more traditional Asian-Americans do not seem to be antithetical to seeing counselors for…

Reports 1990 SAT scores for Blacks, women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Asian Americans, and compares them with 1989 and 1976 scores. National scores show a slight decline this year, while scores for Blacks are unchanged and scores for Asian Americans and Native Americans show gains. (DM)

Discusses tensions between Asian American and Black students on college campuses and describes mutual misconceptions. Many Blacks are uneasy about competing with Asians, whereas Asians resent affirmative action policies which exclude them. Describes efforts by Black and Asian faculty members to bring the two groups together. (DM)