Cultural value similarities and differences among Asian American ethnic groups.

Abstract

Using data on 570 Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Japanese American college students from 3 previous studies (1 published [B. S. K. Kim, D. R. Atkinson, & P. H. Yang, 1999] and 2 unpublished [B. S. K. Kim, 1999; E. C. Wong, B. S. K. Kim, N. W. S. Zane, I. J. Kim, & J. S. Huang, 1999]), the authors subjected 22 items constituting 6 value dimensions of the Asian Values Scale (AVS; B. S. K. Kim et al., 1999) to the following structural equation modeling procedures: confirmatory factor analysis, factorial invariance analysis, and structured means analysis. The results of confirmatory factor analysis provided support for a hierarchical factor model when this model was compared with 2 competing models. The results of factorial invariance analysis indicated that the meanings of the factors within the hierarchical model were conceived similarly among the 4 Asian American ethnic groups. On the basis of these results, a structured means analysis was conducted, revealing similarities and differences between the ethnic groups' adherence to 6 cultural value dimensions. Implications regarding psychological services for these Asian Americans are discussed, and suggestions for future research are offered.

A Psychometric Revision of the Asian Values Scale Using the Rasch Model

“…These results support the Rasch analysis requirement for unidimensionality. It is important to note that although Kim et al (1999) reported a six-factor structure for the AVS, a subsequent study by Kim, Yang, Atkinson, Wolfe, and Hong (2001) found that AVS items were best represented by a hierarchical structure with a unidimensional general Asian values factor on the second order followed by six factors on the first order.…”

Care arrangements, grief and psychological problems among children orphaned by AIDS in China

“…The continuous primary theme or value in social structure among Chinese throughout history has been the centrality of the family (Chin, 1996;Kim, Yang, Atkinson, Wolfe, & Hong, 2001;Tong & Spicer, 1994). It is considered shameful for individuals (even children) if the family is dissolved for any reason (e.g., divorce, parental death).…”

Age, acculturation, cultural adjustment, and mental health symptoms of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese immigrant youths.

“…My review of the literature has contributed to several hypotheses. In addition, because most of the research in this area has focused on adult populations (Hyman, Vu, & Beiser, 2000) and few have explored specific Asian groups (Chiu & Ring, 1998) in spite of differences across Asian American ethnic groups (B. S. K. Kim, Yang, Atkinson, Wolfe, & Hong, 2001), this study centered on Chinese, Korean, and Japanese junior high and high school students.…”