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Acculturation, communication patterns, and self-esteem among Asian and Caucasian American adolescents.
Adolescence. 2003 Winter; 38(152):749-68.A

Abstract

This study examined level of acculturation, openness in communication with parents, peer interaction, and self-esteem in two ethnic groups-Asian and Caucasian American adolescents who grew up in the same neighborhood. The findings provide evidence of significant ethnic differences in behavioral patterns, peer networks, family contexts, and levels of self-esteem. In general, Asian adolescents expressed more difficulty discussing problems with their parents when compared to their Caucasian counterparts. Further, self-esteem was found to be significantly lower among Asians than Caucasians. Implications for the provision of mental health services are discussed.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Rhee S
School of Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, California 90032, USA. srhee@calstatela.edu
Chang J
No affiliation info available
Rhee J
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AcculturationAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAsian AmericansCommunicationEuropean Continental Ancestry GroupFamilyFar EastFemaleHumansIndiaLos AngelesMaleParent-Child RelationsPeer GroupSchoolsSelf ConceptSelf-AssessmentSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsStudents

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

15053499

Citation

Rhee, Siyon, et al. "Acculturation, Communication Patterns, and Self-esteem Among Asian and Caucasian American Adolescents." Adolescence, vol. 38, no. 152, 2003, pp. 749-68.
Rhee S, Chang J, Rhee J. Acculturation, communication patterns, and self-esteem among Asian and Caucasian American adolescents. Adolescence. 2003;38(152):749-68.
Rhee, S., Chang, J., & Rhee, J. (2003). Acculturation, communication patterns, and self-esteem among Asian and Caucasian American adolescents. Adolescence, 38(152), 749-68.
Rhee S, Chang J, Rhee J. Acculturation, Communication Patterns, and Self-esteem Among Asian and Caucasian American Adolescents. Adolescence. 2003;38(152):749-68. PubMed PMID: 15053499.
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