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Social Factors Related To Domestic Violence Among Hmong Adults, Ace Chang
Social Factors Related To Domestic Violence Among Hmong Adults, Ace Chang
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to explore social factors related to domestic violence among Hmong adults. The formal hypothesis for this research was: Social factors are related to domestic violence among Hmong adults. A total of 43 Hmong male and female adults were drawn from the community of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN. The age of respondents ranged from 18 to 60 years old. Recruitment was accomplished through snowball sampling.
The instrument used for this study was developed and designed by the researcher. A thirty-two survey questionnaire was divided into two sections. The first section was divided into five …
Perspectives From Hmong American Women About The First-‐Generation College Student Experience, Lacey J. Reierson
Perspectives From Hmong American Women About The First-‐Generation College Student Experience, Lacey J. Reierson
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
First-generation college students’ (FGCS) experience in college is unique. Hmong Americans are pursuing higher education in increasing numbers, and their experience in higher education is examined in this study. Previous research regarding Hmong American FGCS indicates that gender, folk theories of achievement, social and family support, mental health status, acculturation tension, institutional practices, and larger systems all contribute to FGCS’ experience in the United States education system. Limited research has been conducted regarding Hmong American women’s experience. This study explored the perspectives of female Hmong American FGCS and how gender influences the Hmong American college student experience. Six Hmong American …
Barriers That Impact Hmong Students In Post-Secondary Education, Francois Vang
Barriers That Impact Hmong Students In Post-Secondary Education, Francois Vang
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Hmong families generally understand that education is the key to their survival and success in the United States. The literature review in this study suggests that cultural barriers and adjusting to the U.S. are strong indicators of why Hmong students do not succeed academically. This research examines the personal history and risk factors that affect Hmong students in post-secondary education from the students’ perspectives. Ten interviews were conducted with Hmong college students on what they perceive to be the high risk factors that impact Hmong students in post-secondary education. A basic content analysis was performed to code and analyze the …