Acculturation, autonomy, and parent -adolescent relationships in Hmong families
Author(s):
Nguyen, Jacqueline
Format:
Thesis
Degree granted:
Ph.D.
Publisher:
Ann Arbor : The University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2008.
Pages:
138
Language:
English
Abstract:
This mixed methods study utilizes survey and interview measures to explore the relationship between acculturation and autonomy in Hmong ethnic group immigrant families. Using bidimensional models of acculturation, which assess orientation Hmong and American culture, and autonomy, which assess levels of interpersonal distance and agency, the effects of acculturation and autonomy on the parent-child relationship are also examined. 17 adolescents and 13 parents participated in the study. Analyses were conducted with the survey data, which helped inform the axial coding procedures which were used to analyze individual and focus group interviews. Findings reveal an indirect relationship between acculturation and autonomy, which is mediated by participants' orientation toward familism.