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Sociology

University of Massachusetts Boston

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

2006

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A Qualitative Examination Of The Psychosocial Adjustment Of Khmer Refugees In Three Massachusetts Communities, Leakhena Nou Aug 2006

A Qualitative Examination Of The Psychosocial Adjustment Of Khmer Refugees In Three Massachusetts Communities, Leakhena Nou

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

This paper uses a sociological stress process model to explore the Khmer adult refugees’ experience in Massachusetts. The analysis is based on the responses of three focus groups in the Khmer communities of Lowell, Lynn, and Revere, Massachusetts. The focus groups provided an in-depth understanding of sources of stress, stress mediators, and psychosocial adjustment/adaptational patterns for Khmer refugees who had experienced the Cambodian genocide. Symptoms and reactions associated with underlying causes of mental health problems had culturally specific relevance to physical illness and mental health.


Profiles Of Asian American Subgroups In Massachusetts: Chinese Americans In Massachusetts, Shauna Lo Feb 2006

Profiles Of Asian American Subgroups In Massachusetts: Chinese Americans In Massachusetts, Shauna Lo

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

This report presents a profile of Chinese Americans statewide as well as highlights Chinese Americans living in four communities: Boston’s Chinatown, Quincy, Malden and Newton. It draws upon U.S. Census data, secondary sources and interviews.