Presentation Title
Ethnic Identity Measures for Filipino Americans: A Review of the Literature
Location
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Start Date
4-12-2014 3:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2014 4:20 PM
Abstract
Measures of ethnic identity quantitatively describe the levels of acculturation or enculturation as they relate to ethnic identity and have been applied to Asian or Asian American populations. The value of such scales can be magnified by the connection between ethnic identity and mental health, and how that connection influences a person's ability to cope with discrimination. Current research on Asian Americans focuses on the experiences of East Asians and the needs of other non-East Asian American subgroups is still relatively unknown. The present examines the types of ethnic identity measures that have been used with the Filipino American population and areas for future investigation.
Ethnic Identity Measures for Filipino Americans: A Review of the Literature
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Measures of ethnic identity quantitatively describe the levels of acculturation or enculturation as they relate to ethnic identity and have been applied to Asian or Asian American populations. The value of such scales can be magnified by the connection between ethnic identity and mental health, and how that connection influences a person's ability to cope with discrimination. Current research on Asian Americans focuses on the experiences of East Asians and the needs of other non-East Asian American subgroups is still relatively unknown. The present examines the types of ethnic identity measures that have been used with the Filipino American population and areas for future investigation.
