It's called "going out to play”: A video diary study of Hmong girls' perspectives on running away
Author(s):
Edinburgh, Laurel D.; Garcia, Carolyn M.; Saewyc, Elizabeth M.
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Health Care For Women International, Volume 34, Issue 2 (2013-02). pp. 150-168.
Language:
English
Abstract:
How do Hmong immigrant adolescent girls decide to run away, return home, leave again, or stay home? The aims of this qualitative study we to a) identify the self-perceived influences on the Hmong adolescent girl’s decision to run away, return home, or stay home, and b) describe the activities and risks engaged in while a Hmong adolescent girl is on the run. Video diaries by 11 sexually exploited runaway Hmong girls, ages 13–16, revealed four themes: “fighting restrictions,” or resisting family and cultural expectations and desires to be like other American teens; “not running away, going out to play,” which captured impulsive decision making; “unrestrained partying,” which described runaway experiences but minimized the dangers faced; and “trying to change,” or returning home because of family bonds and wanting to “be someone good.” Given their limited ability to anticipate risks, interventions should focus on runaway prevention initiatives for Hmong families and teens. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)