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Shaw, Marvin E.; Iwawaki, Saburo – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1972
Two age groups of Japanese and Americans were experimentally compared in the attribution of responsibility. The findings of the study were interpreted in terms of cultural differences in values and parental reward patterns, and show great cultural similarities in the attribution of responsibility. (Authors)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Images, Ethnic Groups
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Lobach, Melissa R. – Reading Teacher, 1995
Describes how participants (student authors ages 8 to 14) in the Westridge Young Writers Workshop (in a suburb of Denver, CO) came to deeper cultural awareness and respect through the exploration of the experiences of one ethnic group--Japanese Americans. (SR)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Japanese American Culture, Japanese Americans
Westcott, Nina A. – Techniques, 1985
The article uses a case example to show how the structured life-review technique was modified and used in a cross-cultural counseling situation. Specifically, the structured life-review technique was modified to meet the cultural requirements of indirectness, harmony, and acknowledgment of indebtedness and the view of the helper as teacher, valued…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences, Japanese Americans
Endo, Russell – 1985
A study of the current status of Japanese Americans is divided into three sections. Following a brief introduction, a background section provides an overview of Japanese American history, population size and socioeconomic measures, and selected social characteristics. A second section looks in greater depth at socioeconomic status as reported in…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Economic Factors, Economic Status, Japanese American Culture
Meredith, Gerald M. – J Soc Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Acculturation, Chinese Americans, College Students, Cross Cultural Training
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Ichioka, Yuji – Amerasia Journal, 1987
Sakamoto used his newspaper to promote his approach to better race relations. His solution to racism was to become more patriotic in order to prove worthiness of American citizenship. In his disapproval of labor unions and in his cooperation with intelligence agencies he aided the victimization of his people. (VM)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Conservatism, Cultural Interrelationships, Immigrants
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Mizokawa, Donald T. – Educational Gerontology, 1977
Elders in the Japanese-American community are still largely Isseis, first-generation immigrants from Japan. Their cultural history, social conditions, language, values, and conflicts with younger Japanese-American groups are discussed, with the intention of increasing awareness of this minority within a minority. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Gerontology, Intergroup Relations, Japanese American Culture
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Zitlow, Connie S.; Stover, Lois – ALAN Review, 1998
Explores the wealth of literature by and about Japan and Japanese Americans. Presents a structure for a history unit focusing on Japanese Americans. Summarizes curricular and literary issues to consider. Presents annotations of 69 works of literature and reference and teaching materials. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, History Instruction
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Suyemoto, Karen L. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2004
Surveys from 50 multiracial Japanese European Americans supported the endorsement of multiple simultaneous racial/ethnic identities and a differentiated multiracial identity. Multiracial Japanese European American participants were recruited through Internet postings on Web sites, advertising in newsletters, and flyers sent to local and national…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Cultural Influences, Social Influences, Ethnicity
Yamaguchi, Yoji – 1996
This book provides a guide to the study of genealogy, or family history, through the use of historical documents, artifacts, and private records. Intended mainly for students who wish to trace their family roots, the book can be used by anyone interested in the lives of Japanese Americans throughout the years. Often called the "model…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Genealogy
Onoda, Lawrence – Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 1977
This study examines neurotic-stable tendencies among Japanese-American Sanseis and Caucasian students. An investigation was also carried out on Sansei high achievers and underachievers, and Sansei males and females. (Author)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Problems, Ethnic Studies
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Yanagida, Evelyn H.; And Others – 1980
Japanese Americans experience acculturative change while retaining some elements of cultural identity. Differences in the patterning of personality needs among Japanese American women over time illustrate the balance of these two elements. Japanese American female undergraduates completed the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) in 1971…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Biculturalism, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits
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Endo, George T.; Della-Piana, Connie Kubo – Theory into Practice, 1981
The current belief is that Japanese Americans are passive, industrious, respectful, patient, and intelligent. They have been transformed from the "yellow peril" into the "model minority". Education featuring respect for and awareness of various ethnicities will eliminate much prejudice. (JN)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict
Kitano, Harry H. L. – 1993
The story of people of Japanese descent in the United States is told in its historic context. The Japanese came to America with cultural values that differed greatly from the mainstream U.S. society. They were also set apart by appearance. Conflict between Japan and the United States exacerbated the problems between the Japanese Americans and the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Change, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Motet, Dan – 1981
This paper proposes that the automatic use of therapeutic approaches devised for Americans and Europeans with clients belonging to different cultures may be counter-productive. Cultural differences between Caucasian-Americans and Japanese-Americans are examined and general elements to be considered in counseling Japanese-Americans are explained.…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
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