ERIC Number: EJ1209326
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Publication Date: 2019-Apr
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The Influence of Parental and Self-Expectations on Asian American Women Who Entered College Early
Mun, Rachel U.; Hertzog, Nancy B.
Gifted Child Quarterly, v63 n2 p120-140 Apr 2019
Asian immigrant parents may hold high expectations for their children to excel academically and professionally. Filial piety and the desire to make their parent(s) proud can motivate these children to achieve but can also place undue pressure on them. In this qualitative study, researchers explored how seven Asian American women who entered college 2 to 4 years earlier than same-aged peers perceived their parents' expectations and the influence of these expectations on their academic and career decision making. In-depth interviews revealed that the majority of women experienced high expectations from their parents for academics and careers. Several also reported experiencing parental pressures, social isolation, eating disorders, and depression during their college years. Implications for well-being are discussed.
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Immigrants, Parent Aspiration, Parent Child Relationship, Social Isolation, Well Being, Eating Disorders, College Students, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Career Choice, Decision Making, Females, Depression (Psychology), Student Adjustment, Age Differences, Peer Relationship, Early Admission, Acceleration (Education), College Attendance, Student Attitudes, Emotional Adjustment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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