Psychosocial correlates of alienation: Study of a sample of Indochinese refugees
Author(s):
Nicassio, Perry M.
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Journal Of Cross-cultural Psychology, Volume 14, Issue 3 (1983-09). pp. 337-351.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Studied the relationship between several measures of psychosocial adjustment and social alienation in a sample of Indochinese refugees residing in the US. Based on interviews with 460 Indochinese heads of households, the results indicate that alienation was negatively related to SES, English proficiency, the number of American acquaintances and friends, and refugees' self-perception. Moreover, alienation was positively correlated with the degree of perceived difference between refugees and Americans. Laotian and Vietnamese refugees showed evidence of a more favorable adjustment than Hmong and Cambodian refugees on several measures. (28 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)