Citation
Choi, Y. (2008). Diversity within: Subgroup differences of youth problem behaviors among Asian Pacific Islander American adolescents.
Journal of Community Psychology. vol. 36 (3) pp. 352-370
Abstract
This study compares problem behaviors across a range of adolescent Asian Pacific Islander (API) subgroups using the Add Health data, and controlling for parental education or immigrant status. The study finds that Filipino, “other” API, and multiethnic API American youth are at higher risk for poorer outcomes than Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese American counterparts. Many of these differences remained after adjusting for parental education. Controlling for immigrant status explained only some of the subgroup differences. The results suggest several shortcomings to the “model minority” stereotype that is often applied to API American youth. Research and practice should not overlook the higher risk for problem behaviors among certain API American subgroups. The findings highlight the need for more resources for API Americans, especially for the API subgroups facing higher risks. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
URL
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcop.20196/pdfReference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Journal of Community Psychology
Author(s)
Choi, Y.
Year Published
2008
Volume Number
36
Issue Number
3
Pages
352-370
DOI
10.1002/jcop.20196
Reference ID
780
