Perceptions of family values and roles among Japanese Americans: clinical considerations.
A follow-up study of intact families in Hawaii found that Japanese Americans' perceptions of family values and roles were more likely than those of European Americans to reflect a hierarchical family status with greater role differentiation and the male role as central. Additionally, Japanese Americans emphasized collective harmony, cooperation, interpersonal acceptance, and positive mutual social interactions. Clinical implications of the findings are discussed.
Ching
J W
JW
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, USA.
McDermott
J F
JF
Fukunaga
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C
Yanagida
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Mann
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Waldron
J A
JA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005783:Gender Identity; D006254:Hawaii; D006608:Hierarchy, Social; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012945:Social Values; D013803:Thematic Apperception Test