Parenting Beliefs and Physical Discipline Practices Among Southeast Asian Immigrants: Parenting in the Context of Cultural Adaptation to the United States

Despite their growing representation in the U.S. population, little is known about parenting among Southeast Asians. This study explores child-rearing beliefs and physical discipline practices of first-generation Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrant or refugee parents in the United States, identifies...

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Published inJournal of cross-cultural psychology Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 212 - 235
Main Authors Tajima, Emiko A., Harachi, Tracy W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.03.2010
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Acculturation
Child discipline
Childrearing Practices
Children
Discipline
Discipline practices
Ethnic differences
Ethnic groups
Ethnic minorities
Ethnicity
Family studies
Immigrants
Intergenerational relationships
Intergenerational transmission
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Noncitizens
Parenting
Parents
Parents & parenting
Racial differences
Refugees
Socioeconomic Factors
Socioeconomic status
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian Cultural Groups
U.S.A
United States of America
United States > US
discipline practices
Southeast Asian
acculturation
parenting
immigrants
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Summary:Despite their growing representation in the U.S. population, little is known about parenting among Southeast Asians. This study explores child-rearing beliefs and physical discipline practices of first-generation Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrant or refugee parents in the United States, identifies ethnic group differences, and examines the impact of acculturation on parenting beliefs and the use of physical discipline. Analyses also document the extent of intergenerational transmission of physical discipline among these groups and identify factors that predict “breaking the cycle.” Significant predictors include ethnic group, socioeconomic conditions, and child factors. Greater acculturation to the United States increases the likelihood of breaking the cycle. Results illustrate how discipline practices and parenting beliefs may be shaped in the context of acculturation. This study offers important findings for research and practice with ethnic minority groups.
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ISSN:0022-0221
1552-5422
DOI:10.1177/0022022109354469