Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Publication
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Psychology
"Getting Better" After Torture From The Perspective Of The Survivor, Brian Louis Isakson
"Getting Better" After Torture From The Perspective Of The Survivor, Brian Louis Isakson
Psychology Dissertations
The traditional model of Western mental health treatment for survivors of torture has focused mainly on posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions. This model is symptoms-focused in which the goal is to reduce pathology. In this model, the mental health professional is the expert and the survivors learn from the professionals. Using grounded theory methodology, the current study seeks to expand the understanding for treatment of torture survivors by investigating, from the perspective of the torture survivors, the process of “getting better” after torture. By asking the survivors to explain this process, this study broadens the focus of areas of …
Asian American Perceived Racism: Acculturation, Racial Identity, Social Context, And Sociopolitical Awareness As Predictors Of Asian American Perceived Racism, Jae Hyun (Julia) Lee
Asian American Perceived Racism: Acculturation, Racial Identity, Social Context, And Sociopolitical Awareness As Predictors Of Asian American Perceived Racism, Jae Hyun (Julia) Lee
Psychology Theses
Asian Americans are believed to be immune to social barriers and challenges, because of their successes in the U.S. society. This belief, also known as the model minority myth, has caused Americans including Asian Americans themselves to believe that they are not faced with social challenges such as racism. The goal of this study was to examine the relationship among acculturation, racial identity, social context and sociopolitical awareness. Series of multiple regressions were conducted to examine the predictive model. The findings suggested three plausible models of perceived racism among Asian Americans. First two models suggested that racism should be distinguished …