What does "being American" mean? A comparison of Asian American and European American young adults.

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  • Author(s): Tsai JL;Tsai JL; Mortensen H; Wong Y; Hess D
  • Source:
    Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology [Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol] 2002 Aug; Vol. 8 (3), pp. 257-73.
  • Publication Type:
    Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Educational Pub. Foundation Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100956435 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1099-9809 (Print) Linking ISSN: 1077341X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Washington, DC : Educational Pub. Foundation, [1999-
    • Subject Terms:
      Culture*; Ethnicity/*psychology ; White People/*psychology; Adult ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; United States
    • Abstract:
      Two studies found that the meaning of "being American" differs for Asian Americans and European Americans. In Study 1, Hmong and European American undergraduates described what "being American" meant to them. In Study 2, Chinese American and European American undergraduates described what "American culture" meant to them. Responses were coded for references to cultural exposure, customs/traditional behavior, ethnic diversity, political ideology, and patriotism. Across both studies, Asian Americans referred to American customs and traditional behavior more than European Americans. European Americans referred to patriotism more than Hmong (in Study 1) and to ethnic diversity more than Chinese Americans (in Study 2). The authors suggest that these differences reflect the distinct statuses, concerns, and experiences of Asian Americans and European Americans.
    • Grant Information:
      MH59051 United States MH NIMH NIH HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20020730 Date Completed: 20020906 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20240627
    • Accession Number:
      10.1037/1099-9809.8.3.257
    • Accession Number:
      12143103