Hmong Older Adults’ Perceptions of Insider and Outsider Researchers

Lor, Maichou; Bowers, Barbara J.

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“…Social control theory offers one potential explanation for how adversity and weak social bonds relate to some individuals engaging in deviant behavior (Brownfield, 2003; Costello, Anderson, & Stein, 2006; Laundra, Kiger, & Bahr, 2002; Lor & Chu, 2002; Sampson & Laub, 1994). Social control theory posits that social norms promoted by family, community, and society inhibit youth from engaging in violence or extreme behavior.…”

Section: Psychosocial Adjustment Of Refugees In the United Statesmentioning

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Relation of psychosocial factors to diverse behaviors and attitudes among Somali refugees.

Ellis¹,

Abdi²,

Lazarevic³

et al. 2016

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Refugee studies have examined both resilience and adverse outcomes, but no research has examined how different outcomes co-occur or are distinct, and the social-contextual factors that give rise to these diverse outcomes. The current study begins to address this gap by using latent profile analysis to examine the ways in which delinquency, gang involvement, civic engagement, political engagement, and openness to violent extremism cluster among Somali refugees. We then use multivariable regression analyses to examine how adversity (e.g., discrimination, trauma, and marginalization) is associated with the identified latent classes. Data were collected from 374 Somali refugee young adults (Mage = 21.30 years, SD = 2.90, range 18-30, 38% female) from 4 different North American communities. Participants completed a structured survey assessing their experiences of adversity, delinquent and/or violent attitudes and behaviors (e.g., attitudes toward violent extremism, participation in delinquent behaviors, involvement in gangs), and positive outcomes (e.g., civic and political engagement). Our findings indicate that participants fall into 5 distinct groups, and that social-contextual and individual factors are uniquely related to those groups. Specifically, strong social bonds seem to be associated with positive outcomes. These findings point to the need to further examine both positive and negative outcomes, paying special attention to social-contextual factors. (PsycINFO Database Record

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Section: Psychosocial Adjustment Of Refugees In the United Statesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relation of psychosocial factors to diverse behaviors and attitudes among Somali refugees.

Ellis¹,

Abdi²,

Lazarevic³

et al. 2016

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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“…Information about the study, and digital recruitment materials such as digital fliers and a prerecorded video from the researcher were used to promote the study. To mitigate the mistrust that Hmong Americans often have of research [21], study invitation materials and a video clarified that the lead researcher was also Hmong American. The video campaign was 1 min and 47 s long in English.…”

Section: Study Design and Recruitmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 mitigation behaviors among English-Speaking Hmong Americans

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Background COVID-19 mitigation strategies such as masking, social distancing, avoiding group gatherings, and vaccination uptake are crucial interventions to preventing the spread of COVID-19. At present, COVID-19 data are aggregated and fail to identify subgroup variation in Asian American communities such as Hmong Americans. To understand the acceptance, adoption, and adherence to COVID-19 mitigation behaviors, an investigation of Hmong Americans’ contextual and personal characteristics was conducted. Methods This study aims to describe COVID-19 mitigation behaviors among Hmong Americans and the contextual and personal characteristics that influence these behaviors. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from April 8 till June 1, 2021, with Hmong Americans aged 18 and over. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the overall characteristics and COVID-19 related behaviors of Hmong Americans. Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact Test were computed to describe COVID-19 mitigation behaviors by gender and generational status (a marker of acculturation). Results The sample included 507 participants who completed the survey. A majority of the Hmong American participants in our study reported masking (449/505, 88.9%), social distancing (270/496, 55.3%), avoiding group gatherings (345/505, 68.3%), avoiding public spaces (366/506, 72.3%), and obtaining the COVID-19 vaccination (350/506, 69.2%) to stay safe from COVID-19. Women were more likely to socially distance (P = .005), and avoid family (P = .005), and social gatherings (P = .009) compared to men. Social influence patterns related to mitigation behaviors varied by sex. Men were more likely compared to women to be influenced by Hmong community leaders to participate in family and group gatherings (P = .026), masking (P = .029), social distancing (P = .022), and vaccination uptake (P = .037), whereas healthcare providers and government officials were social influencers for social distancing and masking for women. Patterns of social distancing and group gatherings were also influenced by generational status. Conclusion Contextual and personal characteristics influence COVID-19 mitigation behaviors among English speaking Hmong Americans. These findings have implications for identifying and implementing culturally appropriate health messages, future public health interventions, policy development, and ongoing research with this population.

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“…Although both insider and outsider immigrant community gatekeepers are known to assist researchers in recruiting from immigrant communities (Katigbak, Foley, Robert, & Hutchinson, 2016;Lor & Bowers, 2018), their "scope of recruitment" may differ. Within this context, the scope of recruitment includes the knowledge, skills, and activities community gatekeepers possess and/or perform to identify and get potential participants interested in research.…”

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Scope of recruitment for insider immigrant community gatekeepers: A case example of recruiting Ghanaian immigrants in the United States for a research study

Kodwo-Nyameazea

2024

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This study draws on the author’s fieldwork experience to explore the scope of participant recruitment for insider immigrant community gatekeepers. The scope of recruitment includes being a member of the immigrant community, soliciting for participation from community members, volunteering, and being self-motivated to recruit participants. In their role, insider immigrant community gatekeepers not only decided who received the research information and who eventually participated in the research activities but also provided support to the researchers that they had granted community access. Insider immigrant community gatekeepers use a combination of personal qualities and a range of skills to recruit participants. They drew on their credibility and trustworthiness to build and maintain rapport and relationships that elicited community members’ participation in research. They used their good communication and storytelling skills to attract and persuade potential participants to complete research activities. Insider immigrant community gatekeepers have patience and self-motivation to persist and overcome community members’ rejection of recruitment overtures, organize activities that facilitate participation in research, and provide information that helps researchers make informed decisions about recruitment.

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Hmong Older Adults’ Perceptions of Insider and Outsider Researchers

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Relation of psychosocial factors to diverse behaviors and attitudes among Somali refugees.

Relation of psychosocial factors to diverse behaviors and attitudes among Somali refugees.

COVID-19 mitigation behaviors among English-Speaking Hmong Americans

Scope of recruitment for insider immigrant community gatekeepers: A case example of recruiting Ghanaian immigrants in the United States for a research study

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