A comparison of levels of aspiration and antecedents of achievement orientation was made based on interviews with Hawaiian-American, Japanese-American, and Pilipino- American high-achieving women and their mothers. Hawaiian-American women had more traditional life goals and lower educational and vocational aspirations; Japanese- American and…

This study compares explanatory factors related to the educational expectations of Japanese American and White college students. The research was conducted at a major West Coast state university located in an urban metropolitan area. Data were gathered through a questionnaire mailed to a sample of 200 Japanese Americans and 200 White full-time…

Japanese Americans in suburban Orange County, California, are widely dispersed geographically and have frequent opportunities to integrate totally into mainstream society. Nevertheless, ethnicity survives and flourishes for many. The mechanisms by which ethnicity is developed and maintained by Japanese Americans residing in predominantly white,…

A list of 500 proper names, primarily first names, is coded for spelling-to-sound correspondences and stress, and information is given on the type of name (first or last), sex of name, style (nickname or complete name), alternate spellings, pronunciations, and usages. The author points out that proper names comprise roughly 9 percent of the words…

Against great odds, Japanese-Americans have become the most successful racial minority in U.S. history. However, the prognosis for maintenance of the ethnic community is not good. (Author/AM)

Examines the history of the Denson "Tribune," a newspaper published at the Jerome Relocation Center in Arkansas, and the role of its editor, Paul Yokota. (FL)

Examined the effect of Jan Ken Po Gakko, a Japanese-American history, culture, and language education program on the self-concept of Japanese-American children (N=40). Results indicated the participants increased in positive self-concept over time. Implications for counseling are given. (BL)

Author explored the definition of Hawaiian Japanese, by considering the overall pattern of communication of the Hawaiian Japanese community which in fact emerges with fascinating complexity. Speech patterns of Hawaiian Japanese were examined and the use of terms of self-reference during conditions closely approximating normal family interaction.…

This article is an annotated list of bibliographic essays and bibliographies on ethnic literature. (36 references) (SJ)

Discusses the discrimination against and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and reminds readers that Congress and the Supreme Court approved the mass discriminatory action. Draws a parallel to current discrimination against Iranians in the United States. (GC)

Defines the "circle of ethnicity" as a logical paradox that grows out of the relationship between Japanese American and Euro American language, thought, and culture. From psychological and metaphysical perspectives, discusses how the paradox confronts every Japanese American striving for personhood in United States society. Includes author's…

Hawaii is the only state that addresses school inequities with a comprehensive, statewide system legislating the same educational opportunities for all students. This system is rooted in the Hawaiian monarchy's prestatehood practices and beliefs. Hawaiian schools are strongly multicultural, boast many Japanese teachers, and are uniquely organized…

Provides a self-portrait of the Nisei, postwar Japanese Americans, in American society through historical narratives, interviews, essays, autobiographical works, and works of fiction. The article reveals how the Nisei view their own past achievement suggesting the possible emergence of divergent definitions of the "American dream." (GR)