In the late 19th century, Asians were seen as foreigners who were called the "yellow peril" by Americans because they were seen "as perpetual foreigners who threatened the U.S. economy, society, and nation" (Tzu-Chun Wu, 2017, p. 1). Eventually, the model minority myth was coined and referenced as "Asians comprise the…

Examined English language acculturation among older Vietnamese refugees (aged 40 and older). Found that age, sex, education in Vietnam, health, and length of residence in United States had some significant relationships with language acculturation. Older Vietnamese people had more problems with language acculturation than younger counterparts, and…

Uses case study approach to report on one community's efforts to facilitate Vietnamese refugee family's adaptation to life in the United States, identify issues that may have contributed to adjustment difficulties that continued for two young adults from the family, and suggests alternative ways to have approached these issues. (NB)

In 2002, the International Organization for Migration provided pre-arrival cultural orientation training to 905 Vietnamese Montagnard refugees living in a transit processing facility on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. The training was specifically designed to prepare the refugees for third country resettlement to the United States. It provided tools…

In recent years, a growing literature has emerged that explores the role of culture in domestic violence for ethnic minority populations, including immigrants and refugees. This article presents qualitative data collected from Vietnamese refugee women through a research project in partnership with the Refugee Women's Alliance in Seattle,…

Describes the cultural background of the Vietnamese people, the trauma of their refugee experience, and patterns of coping with the resettlement process. Addresses the role of the social worker in the assessment of and intervention with problems of Vietnamese refugees. (JAC)

Describes all phases of the effort for the reception and resettlement of Vietnamese refugees in Great Britain carried out by the BCAR (British Council for Aid to Refugees), the Ockenden Venture, and the Save the Children Fund. Addresses particularly the educational program and the problems of each age group and category. (MES)

Investigated relationships among premigration stresses, nightmares, acculturation stresses, personal efficacy and depression in 147 adult Vietnamese Americans. Found that premigration stresses, nightmares, and acculturation stresses had significant indirect effects on depression. Acculturation stresses diminished personal efficacy, and weakness of…

An illustrated guide to aspects of life in the United States is presented in Vietnamese for recent Vietnamese arrivals. The guidelines address such topics as resettlement agencies, community relations and national customs, the U.S. government, local and long distance transport, mail and telephone communication systems, employment practices, the…

Profiles the "boat people," the second wave of refugees, and compares data with available research on the first wave of Vietnamese immigrants. Concludes that differences in background and conditions of migration affect sociocultural adjustment; the first group appears more acculturated but also seem more resistant to assimilation in the host…

The authors have attempted to increase counselors' understanding of Vietnamese men in the U.S. by discussing masculine gender role socialization influences from Vietnamese culture, including the ritual of "nhau" (a ritual of male bonding through binge drinking). The authors also provide a gendered context to the refugee experience,…

Firsthand accounts by refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, telling how they escaped from Indochina and how they are adjusting to life in Canada (and particularly Nova Scotia), form the greater part of this book. Most of the accounts are by Vietnamese. Information is also provided on the history of the Canadian refugee program, and on the…

Study examines the psychosocial adjustment issues for two groups of Vietnamese refugees and provides recommendations for mental health interventions. Findings show significant differences in levels of distress, social support, and acculturation between the groups. Suggests that mental health professionals be aware of intergroup and gender…

This annotated bibliography provides information for use in developing culturally appropriate mental health services for South East Asian refugees in the United States. The annotations are divided into four sections by population group: Cambodian, Laotian and Hmong, Vietnamese, and Indochinese. For each annotation, the primary audience is noted,…

This paper provides a detailed description of the pattern of occupational adjustment of the Vietnamese refugees to the United States and compares their experiences with other recent refugee and immigrant groups. (Author)