cases compared to their proportions in the sample (23% and 6%, respectively). In contrast, Filipinos (24.2%), ..... Americans have been found to be less likely to display ... and internalize their feelings in response to child mal- treatment (Futa et al., .... have been identified among Asian Americans, especially ...
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Compared to the general population sample for the survey, ... Many Chinese Americans reported being victims of discrimination (58%), with verbal harassment the most common experience (39%), especially by those who were American-born (59%). Those born in China were more likely to report disrespect or poor service (39%).
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Because their adoptive families and parents either could not shield them from this almost inevitable process, or could not adequately understand or support their feelings, many of these adopted Asians experienced an "identity crisis." ... Best Colleges for Asian Americans...
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Second, Asian Americans are likely to be different from their overseas counterparts. ... Feelings of depression were also common among the residents, ... and were more likely to display positive adjustment to their new American lifestyles. ... Recently, Okazaki (1994) compared the responses of Asian and White ...
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The nation's fast-growing Asian American population of nearly 15 million has been often overlooked as a political factor, even though in some states a higher percentage of Asians than Hispanics are U.S. ... Many older Korean Americans, especially Christians and small-business owners, also are drawn to Republican Party values.
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AUSTIN — A North Texas legislator during House testimony on voter identification legislation said Asian-descent voters should adopt names that are “easier for Americans to deal with.” ... Berry said the Democrats are using racial rhetoric to inflame partisan feelings against the bill.
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Among all ethnicities, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the least likely to seek help for mental disorders. Asian cultural values of ... Symptoms of social anxiety, social phobias, and trauma-related disorders also occur at high rates among Asian Americans, especially among second-generation Asian Americans.
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While some South Asians Americans, especially those who are leaning towards the Republican party, are captivated by Governor Bobby Jindal, no matter how wrong he is on the issues - they have yet to meet Ashwin. This guy is a force to be reckoned with.
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When directly compared to cognitive behavioral therapy, ... A wide range of demographics has been observed in eating disorder patients (ADA, 2001). The disorders appear to be more common among Native Americans, while equally prevalent in Hispanic and Caucasian populations and less common among Asians and African-Americans (APA,
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Up to 90 percent of the world’s languages are likely to disappear before the end of this century if current trends are allowed to continue. ... as an Indian, I’m offended by white people’s usage of “Indian,” which is offensive for both South Asians and Native Americans. Especially that stupid baseball team,
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