Different and Same: Family Therapy With Asian‐american Families

Berg, Insoo Kim; Jaya, Ajakai

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“…In psychological assessment, assessor might find it difficult to gather necessary information from Asian individuals. It is suggested in the literature that Asian clients prefer brief and solution focused psychological services, rather than those with insight and growth oriented approaches (Berg & Miller, 1993). Also, exploration of feelings tends not to be valued by Asian clients.…”

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Effect of Acculturation on Parental Perception of Child Psychological Assessment Among Chinese Americans

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2011

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Psychological assessment has a long history to be used for diagnostic purposes for all ages. This traditional model of assessment has been common for decades, but has not emphasized some important aspects of best practice (Brenner, 2003). To address the limitations of the information gathering model of assessment, collaborative and therapeutic approaches to assessment have been developed over the past several decades (e.g. Finn & Thonsager, 1997;Fischer, 1970). Therapeutic Assessment (TA) emphasizes the opportunity to provide positive changes in the client and their system by involving the client throughout the assessment process, and establishing a meaningful and collaborative relationship between assessor and client (Finn, 2007). The TA has been found to produce many positive impacts on client's assessment experiences in mainstream American culture. It is important to note how these positive impacts transfer to clients of different cultures. Thus the purpose of this study will be to investigate the effect of acculturation on Asian American parents' perception of existing models of child assessment. This study will examine the relations between acculturation and perception of assessment models In general, many Asian cultures consider the display of emotion or psychological concern as a significant weakness and feel that this would bring shame to one's family (Sue & Sue, 2008). In addition, it has been found that they expect the therapist to play the role of a teacher or expert (Ma, 2000). These characteristics of Asian culture values impact the experience towards psychological assessment among Asians. As introduced above, TA involves substantial collaboration between client and assessor. Clients' input is essential and valued throughout the assessment process. However, the collaborative and self--disclosing Thus the purpose of this study will be to investigate the effect of acculturation on Asian American parents' perception of existing models of child assessment. This study will examine the relations between acculturation and perception of assessment models (information gathering model versus Therapeutic Assessment) among Chinese American parents. Specifically, the study will explore whether acculturation plays a role in Chinese American parents' perception of 4 assessment with or without therapeutic components. It is ultimately important for mental health profession to understand how acculturation might affect one's perception of psychological assessment. Through revealing the role of acculturation plays in Asian American's perception on assessment models, mental health professionals could modify the TA--C or the information gathering model, or combine both models to create the best fit for Asian Americans according to their level of acculturation, in order to ensure positive experiences during the assessment process. 5 CHAPTER TWO: INTEGRATIVE ANALYSIS OverviewPsychological assessment has been commonly used for diagnostic purpose across all ages. Yet, there is limited research focus on the appropriateness...

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Effect of Acculturation on Parental Perception of Child Psychological Assessment Among Chinese Americans

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“…The behavior of individual members of an Asian family reflects on the whole family; thus, the avoidance of shame is the principal tool used to control the behavior of family members in this culture (Kim, 1995). Berg and Jaya (1993) observe that interpersonal relationships among Asians are based on shame more than guilt. For instance, failure in school, disobedience, and juvenile delinquency are sources of great shame for the family.…”

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“…Nisbett (2003) suggests that there are differences in the nature of the Asian thought process, differences that make Asians distinctive from people of other cultures. At least two salient cultural traits are both valued and socially functional when it comes to understanding Asian Americans: Confucian culture and shame (Berg & Jaya, 1993;Green, 1999;Kim, 1995;E. Lee, 1997; M. Y.…”

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“…Nisbett (2003) observes that in Western cultures, conflict between individuals is handled to a substantial degree in legal confrontations, with attorneys speaking for their clients, whereas in Asian cultures, conflict is likely to be handled by intermediaries, consistent with the Confucian value of achieving harmony in interpersonal and social relationships. Similarly, Berg and Jaya (1993) note that in Western cultures, the presumption going into the adjudicatory process is that there is a right and a wrong-and, consequently, in achieving justice, there will be a winner and a loser. In contrast, in Asian culture, conflict resolution is more likely to mean hostility reduction, and compromise is presumed to be the likely means to that end (Nisbett).…”

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Toward a Culturally Competent Restorative Justice Practice Framework: A Focus on Asian Americans

Choi

Severson

2009

Families in Society

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This article suggests a culturally competent restorative justice practice framework for Asian Americans. In developing the framework, the historical development and contemporary issues of restorative justice in the West are explored, and the salient cultural traits and core elements of cultural competence with Asians and Asian Americans are examined. Tentative principles are advanced and recommendations are made for developing a culturally competent restorative justice practice framework for this cultural group, who now constitute 4.4% of the American populace, and for whom harmony in interpersonal relationships and the power of shaming are key considerations. ABSTRACT

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“…Other sources empathized with the recent focus on training of culturally sensitive therapists (Falicov, 1988;Hardy, 1990;Karrer, 1990;Preli and Bernard, 1993). Yet another body of literature deals with clinical issues in the treatment of culturally different families (see, for example, Baptiste, 1990;Wieselberg, 1992;Berg and Jaya, 1993). However, little empirical research in multicultural family therapy, specifically, has been published.…”

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Therapists' perceptions of multicultural assessment and therapy with immigrant families

Ben-David

1996

Journal of Family Therapy

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This paper explores therapists' perceptions of their assessment and treatment of new immigrant families from two very distinct populations: the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia. Some 145 professionals, approximately 70 per cent of those who treat new immigrants in the northern part of Israel, were questioned about various aspects of their assessment and treatment process. The differences between therapists and client families regarding the client's similarity to or difference from the majority culture are discussed. Of particular concern is whether therapists favour personal rather than contextual formulations of client problems. The results indicate that the wider the gap between the cultural background of the therapist and the immigrant families, the more sensitive and contextual the therapist's assessment and intervention choices. IntroductionIn 47 years of existence Israel has absorbed more than half of its population in immigrants. More recently, between 1989 and 1994, following major political and social changes in the former Soviet Union, approximately 500,000 Soviet immigrants or about 150,000 families arrived in Israel. These immigrants brought with them a culture that has been strongly influenced by the seventy years of Soviet rule. Within the last ten years, in two short clandestine air-lifts, approximately 50,000 Ethiopian Jews emigrated to Israel and today constitute a significant minority in the country. Ethiopian Jews are black and are racially distinct from other Israelis. Culturally they are inexperienced with modern technology.Absorption of these two dissimilar groups into Israeli society highlights the need for cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapists who treat culturally different clients. Recognition of the importance of a School of Social Work and The Center for Research and Study of the Family, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 31905, Israel. 24Amith Ben-David ethnicity and culture as systemic components for understanding family functioning has been under-emphasized in the marriage and family therapy literature until recently (Preli and Bernard, 1993). Most of the family therapy literature provides descriptions of family organization, values, and traditional interaction patterns for ethnic minorities, migrant families, and their children (see, for example, McGoldrick et al., 1982;Lau, 1984;McGoldrick, 1988;Montalvo and Gutierrez, 1988;Saba et al., 1990;Landau-Stanton, 1990;Turner, 1991; Watts-Jones, 1992). Other sources empathized with the recent focus on training of culturally sensitive therapists (Falicov, 1988;Hardy, 1990;Karrer, 1990;Preli and Bernard, 1993). Yet another body of literature deals with clinical issues in the treatment of culturally different families (see, for example, Baptiste, 1990;Wieselberg, 1992;Berg and Jaya, 1993). However, little empirical research in multicultural family therapy, specifically, has been published.The present study focuses on therapists' differential perceptions of treatment as a function of cultural background and presenting prob...

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Different and Same: Family Therapy With Asian‐american Families

Cited by 85 publications

References 2 publications

Effect of Acculturation on Parental Perception of Child Psychological Assessment Among Chinese Americans

Effect of Acculturation on Parental Perception of Child Psychological Assessment Among Chinese Americans

Toward a Culturally Competent Restorative Justice Practice Framework: A Focus on Asian Americans

Therapists' perceptions of multicultural assessment and therapy with immigrant families

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