Analyzes the evolution of Chinese national examinations with the "catastrophe" model. Goals, content, form, and process of exams were influenced by social and political forces. Competence over 4,000 years of Chinese history was defined as military prowess, Confucian-style scholarship, Western-style military expertise, proletarian…

Compared epidemiological patterns of suicide for Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino Americans in 1980 to those for whites, African Americans, and Native Americans. Suicide rates for Asian Americans were quite low and in same rank order as suicide rates in their home nations. Found epidemiological differences between suicide in Chinese, Filipino, and…

Describes investigation examining perceptions and enrollment-related factors among Asian-American and African American college students. Considers issues of perception of value of education, external influences, higher education goals, and significant factors influencing decision to attend college. Suggests both groups are similar regarding…

Describes investigation comparing career considerations of Asian American college students to those of Caucasian students. Results reveal Asian American students were more likely to consider investigative occupations and less likely to consider enterprising and conventional occupations than Caucasian students. Differences were noted in career…

Examined possible cultural differences in psychological distress between 50 Asian-American and 48 Caucasian-American college students using the Brief Symptom Inventory. Found significant differences between the two groups on six of the nine symptom scales. Asians scored significantly higher than Caucasians on obsessive compulsiveness,…

Explores the position of Asian Americans in the buffer zone of Asia and America, between Black and White, old-timer and newcomer, and mainstreamed versus marginalized segments of society. Suggests ways Asian Americans can participate in shaping the social, political, and cultural environment. (SLD)

Examines the relative lack of minorities in executive positions within higher education associations headquartered at One Dupont Circle, Washington DC. A table lists total executive positions and number of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian executives for each association. Findings raise questions about associations' commitment to…

Reviews a variety of folk remedies such as coining (Southeast Asia), cupping (primarily Russia), and moxibustion (Asia), which may be confused with child abuse. It especially considers the Hispanic folk illness "caida de mollera" (fallen fontanelle) but rejects the idea in the literature that folk treatment can cause the injuries seen in…

A semistructured interview was used with ten adolescent coresearchers who were participants in a gay and lesbian organization. Beginning with a process of "epoche," personal biases were released. Interviews were analyzed to uncover common concerns. Textural description was followed by deeper structural description. Implications for…

A t-test comparison of the acculturation levels of Vietnamese students living in or away from Vietnamese communities found higher overall acculturation for the former than for the latter group and no difference in the Value dimension of acculturation. Age and length of residency in the United States predicted acculturation. (Author/MKA)

Examines three adolescent literature novels with Asian-American main characters who rebel against the traditional cultures of their parents. (RS)

The author provides an overview of the Asian American population, its immigration patterns and trends, current demographics, and higher educational statistics and explains why student affairs professionals need to address the diversity of Asian American students if they are to be better served and supported. (Contains 16 references.) (Author)

Psychosocial student development theory based on predominately white student populations may not be appropriate for Asian American students. The authors propose a new model of psychosocial development for Asian American students that takes racial identity and external influences into account. (Contains 49 references.) (Author)

Cultural factors can influence the way Asian American students display leadership as well as how they are perceived as leaders. Redefining leadership and devising inclusive leadership development programs can help to empower Asian American students and encourage them to become more involved on campus. (Contains 22 references.) (Author)

Discusses the Asian Materials Cataloging Seminar that the Library of Congress sponsored to promote the benefits of cooperative cataloging. Highlights include the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC); high-quality, standardized, core-level cataloging records for Asian materials; name authority and subject authority programs; and the CONSER…