Author: Tiantian GaoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Asian American Students' Career Choices
Author: Tiantian GaoMaking Career Choices in America
Author: Vanessa V. TinsleyAsian American Social Workers
Author: Soon Min LeePublisher:
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Category : Asian Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States. One of the stereotypes associated with Asians is that they are more likely to choose careers in science, medicine, and engineering rather than social science, inclusive of social work, mass communication, or humanities (Leong & Serafica, 1995; Tang et al., 1999). This occupational stereotyping of Asians is not just a myth in that descriptive studies have shown that only a few Asians choose social work as a career (Lennon, 2005; NASW, 2006). Few studies exist on Asian Americans who do not choose Asian stereotypical career choices, such as social work. Acknowledging this lack of research, the present study was developed to explore the relationships between factors that may influence Asian Americans who choose social work as their career. Based on social cognitive career theory (Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994), it was hypothesized that acculturation and family immigration status influenced parental involvement, perceived career barriers, and career outcome expectations of Asian American social workers. A cross-sectional survey design utilizing mixed methods was used in this study. The sample was derived from the members2 database of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Among 1,802 of Asian American social workers in the NASW database, those aged 65 or older were excluded and 900 Asian social workers were randomly chosen for this study. A total of 370 Asian American social workers participated in this study with 41 percent of a return rate. Quantitative data were collected through standardized measurements: the Social Work Career Influence Questionnaire (Biggerstaff, 2000); Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale (Suinn, Rickard-Figueroa, Lew, & Vigil, 1987); Career Barriers Inventory Revised (Swanson, et al., 1996); and eight items from Tang et al.2s (1999) Asian American Career Development Questionnaire. Also, qualitative data were obtained through two open-ended short questions. The data were collected through a combined method of an online survey with option of a paper mail-return questionnaire. Results of the study found significant group differences among family immigration status groups on perceived likelihood and perceived hindrance of career barriers. The 1st generation group perceived the greatest career barriers and the 3rd or higher generation group perceived the least career barriers among the family immigration status groups. However, there was no significant multivariate effect of acculturation on perceived likelihood and hindrance of career barriers, parental involvement, desire to be a therapist, prestige of the profession, and social change mission of the profession. Qualitative data included participants2 diverse perspectives on what factors influenced Asian Americans2 selecting or not selecting social work as a career. Implications and limitations of this study, as well as suggestions for future research, are discussed.
The Ones who Hold the World
Author: Allison M. FujiiPublisher:
ISBN: 9781267460288
Category : Asian American college students
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Abstract: Asian American first-generation college students--those who are the first in their families to attend college--comprise a growing yet understudied population within U.S. higher education. This qualitative study explored the career choice process of eleven Asian American first-generation college students who were majoring in arts, humanities, and social science fields. The findings suggest that students' cultural and class identities influenced the way they and their families approached the career choice process. Students often experienced family challenges in pursuing culturally nontypical majors. Participants' stories underscored the importance of culturally relevant support, and receiving such support on campus was instrumental to students' self-efficacy. Contrary to what the model minority myth purports, Asian American first-generation students are complex individuals with unique struggles and motivation in attaining higher education.
Asian Americans' Career Choices
Author: Mei TangPublisher:
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Category : Acculturation
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Factors Influencing the Career Aspirations of Asian American Students
Author: Rowena Ng TanCorrelates of Career Choice Satisfaction Among Asian American College Students
Author: Andrew B. SiaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781124332598
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Data from 313 Asian American college students selecting a range of 1 st choice occupations revealed findings supporting the predictive utility of constructs emphasized in conventional approaches but also enhanced utility offered by constructs reflecting Asian American career choice patterns in extant research. Findings also supported the moderating effect of level of adherence to Asian American values on the importance of these constructs to career choice satisfaction and revealed superior predictive utility of congruence derived from occupational title preferences relative to alternative approaches to measuring interest congruence and P-E fit. Implications and future research directions are discussed.
Family Impact on Asian American0́9s Career Choice
Author: Xuhua QinPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Based on census data, Asian Americans are overrepresented in some occupations (e.g. science, professional, and technology) while being underrepresented in others (e.g., production, entertaining, social and humanistic field). Recent scholarship shows that vocational interests are less related to Asian American0́9s career choice. Asian American might choose their career based on their family0́9s mission rather on their own interests, which may lead to occupational incongruence. Family influence on Asian Americans0́9 career development and career choice has been less studied, despite acknowledgements of its importance. What are good indicators for family influence and how these indicators separately (or as a whole) impact Asian Americans are still unclear. Based on literatures, three cultural specific indicators (intergeneration conflict, family obligation, and perceived opportunities) were chosen for further examination. The purpose of the present study was to provide empirical evidence on how these three variables impact Asian American young adults0́9 career choice and occupational congruence. The present study was also aimed at examining the current pattern of occupational segregation among Asian Americans. 249 Asian Americans completed a questionnaire regarding their career choice and family influence. The results indicated that intergenerational conflicts and perceived opportunity was negatively associated with interest-choice congruence, and they functioned as a barrier to career choice. Family obligation, instead, functioned as a positive contributing factor to interest-choice congruence. In addition, participants0́9 reported majors and preferred occupations were coded into RIASEC categories. The patterns of selected majors and preferred occupations reflected occupational segregation. Interest-choice congruence was significantly higher in atypically represented majors (Artistic, Social major) than in traditionally over represented majors (Realistic, Investigative, and Enterprising major). These findings provided evidence for Relative Functionalism proposed by Sue and Okazaki (1990). Finally, significant results were found for congruence and its correlation with family variables across acculturation, generation status, RIASEC major/occupation, gender, and parents0́9 education. The meaning of these research findings to occupational segregation and other considerations were discussed.
Asian Americans in Higher Education: Charting New Realities
Author: Yoon K. PakPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118885007
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population continues to obfuscate the discourse on diversity and higher education institutions. The historical and contemporary experiences of AAPIs in higher education clearly indicate that their presence has influenced and reinforced the importance of diversity in educational environments. To contextualize AAPIs’ participation in postsecondary education, this monograph provides: A historical overview of the “model minority” stereotype The affirmative action debate and AAPIs Their involvement in the education pipeline A discussion of their experiences in college. Implications for future research, practice, and policy are further discussed. Educators, administrators, faculty, policy makers, and researchers who are concerned with diversity issues and the AAPI population will find this monograph an engaging and valuable resource.
A Social Cognitive Examination of East Asian American Career Development
Author: Jane LiuPublisher:
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Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description