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Interdependent And Relational Tendencies Among Asian Clients: Infusing Collectivistic Strategies Into Counselling, B.C.H Kuo
Psychology Publications
This article uses the case of Asians to highlight the collectivistic elements inherent in Asian help-seeking patterns, problem-solving styles, and stress-coping responses. It then offers recommendations for specific counseling strategies that complement Asians' collectivistic orientation. It should be noted that although generalized observations are made about Asians for heuristic purposes, these generalizations must be considered in the context of diverse countries of origin, ethnic identity, acculturation levels, generation statuses, and migration statuses among individuals belonging to different Asian subgroups. The intrapsychic and interpersonal focuses of counseling and psychotherapy are often at odds with the relational and group-oriented values central to …
Predictors Of Acculturation For Chinese Adolescents In Canada: Age Of Arrival, Length Of Stay, Social Class, And English Reading Ability, B.C.H Kuo, Gargi Roysircar
Predictors Of Acculturation For Chinese Adolescents In Canada: Age Of Arrival, Length Of Stay, Social Class, And English Reading Ability, B.C.H Kuo, Gargi Roysircar
Psychology Publications
In a sample of 506 Chinese adolescents living in Canada from 3 cohort groups, age at the time of arrival in Canada, length of stay in Canada, socioeconomic status, and English reading ability predicted acculturation. English reading ability and socioeconomic status predicted acculturative stress. There were within-group cohort differences in acculturation characteristics. Implications for counseling are addressed.