Nagata Donna K.
Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, 580 Union Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1346.
Asian Am Pac Isl J Health. 1994 Spring;2(2):108-124.
PURPOSE OF THE PAPER. This paper reviews literature documenting these complexities and emphasizes the need to adopt a dynamic, multidimensional framework in conceptualizing Asian American ethnic identity and acculturation. In particular, the paper highlights the importance of evaluating the role of intergenerational and sociohistorical influences that can shape and change an individual's acculturative and ethnic identity experiences. SUMMARY OF THE METHODS UTILIZED. The author reviewed the last ten years of literature on Asian American mental health. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS. Mental health professionals recognize the importance of assessing a client's level of acculturation and ethnic identification. However, research findings demonstrate complex relationships among acculturation, ethnic identity, and psychological functioning. CONCLUSIONS. It is proposed that the inclusion of these factors within a multidimensional framework represents a needed step in advancing our understanding of Asian American identity and acculturation. The clinical and research implications of these issues are discussed. RELEVANCE TO ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN POPULATIONS. This paper calls attention to the absence of an optimum, mental healthy resolution of ethnic identity formation that can be applied to all Asian Americans and the shared as well as unique qualities of each Asian American. KEY WORDS. Asian American; Pacific Islander; mental health; acculturation.
本文的目的。本文回顾了记录这些复杂性的文献，并强调在概念化亚裔美国人的种族身份和文化适应时需要采用一个动态的、多维度的框架。特别是，本文强调了评估代际和社会历史影响的作用的重要性，这些影响可以塑造和改变个人的文化适应和种族身份体验。所采用方法的总结。作者回顾了过去十年关于亚裔美国人心理健康的文献。主要发现。心理健康专业人员认识到评估客户文化适应水平和种族认同的重要性。然而，研究结果表明文化适应、种族身份和心理功能之间存在复杂的关系。结论。建议将这些因素纳入一个多维度框架是推进我们对亚裔美国人身份和文化适应理解的必要步骤。讨论了这些问题的临床和研究意义。与亚太裔美国人的相关性。本文提请注意缺乏一种可应用于所有亚裔美国人的最佳的、心理健康的种族身份形成解决方案，以及每个亚裔美国人的共同和独特特质。关键词。亚裔美国人；太平洋岛民；心理健康；文化适应。
