Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/17
Outputs
Target Audience:During this reporting period, I presented data from this project in two venues -- the Society for Cross Cultural Research and the Asian American Psychological Association-Division of Filipino Americans. The audience was comprised of researchers and direct responders (e.g., therapists, community organizers) who were interested in issues around culture and development and in responding to the unique needs of families of ethnic minority backgrounds. Changes/Problems:As described in the earlier section, an initial finding that emerged was the substantial role that features of the immediate context played in the parenting experiences of Filipinos. This aspect of the developmental experience has not been fully explored. We shifted the study slightly to delve deeper into this aspect of the study -- expanding to include contexts representing various levels of co-ethnic density. This shift resulted in more in-depth information about a concept that is hardly tackled in the current literature given that most studies on parenting among ethnic minorities are conducted in settings where there are high numbers of ethnic minorities (e.g., CA, NY). Our findings can potentially result in additional information about how current theory may or may not apply in varying contexts. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Within this project, three graduate students participated heavily in the data collection and analysis. I worked with them intensively in research methods and culturally-responsive research practices. I also presented findings at two conferences and as such information dissemination contributed to general professional development. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Presentation at two conferences. We are also now working on manuscripts and follow up studies. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Data were collected in four regions of the United States -- CA, NV, NE, and MI. The focus of the study shifted slightly to focus more specifically on paretal beliefs and culturally structured practices in various contexts that represent different density of minorities. The initial data suggested substantial role of features of the local context -- for example, how parental experiences are affected by the co-ethnic support and thus density. The study thus expanded to include the examination of the same issue in 4 different contexts -- 2 of high co-ethnic density (NV, CA) and low co-ethnic density (NE, MI). Findings suggest culturally-structured and embedded beliefs that do not shift even with dramatic shifts in the caregiving context. For example, parents held on to traditional discipline practices (e.g., spanking, use of threats, invoking religious or supernatural explanations to entice obedience) even though they were aware that such practices are not typically accepted in their new locales. We also tested methodologies for culturally-responsive data collection, utilizing indigenous methodologies that are more consistent with the cultural backgrounds of the respondents.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
de Guzman, M. R. T.. & Garcia, A. (2017, March). When somethings gotta give: Stability and change in Filipino migrants parental ethnotheories. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Cross Cultural Psychology, New Orleans, LA.
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
de Guzman, M. R. T.. Garcia, A., & Protacio, S. (2018). Can the wakwak cross the ocean? Stability and change in parental ethnotheories among Filipino migrants. Paper presented at the meeting of the Asian American Psychological Association, Division on Filipino Americans, San Francisco, CA.
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Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16
Outputs
Target Audience:In 2016, I reported iniital findings in two conferences -- the Society for Cross Cultural Psychology and the International Family Strengths Conference (UNL). Initial findings were on the results of preliminary analysis and themes culled from the data. Changes/Problems:As we analyzed the data from the qualitative findings, a strong pattern emerged around the static nature of various aspects of parental ethnotheories. For instance, parents' notions and expectations around academic training, beliefs about health, and socialization goals remained very much consistent with parents' natal culture with little adjustment to reflect their new host communities. Given the discrepancy in parents' beliefs versus the broader host culture's norms around children's socialization -- parents reported anxiety parenting stress. Instead of pursuing data from youth, I thought that the best way to proceed is to delve deeper into what predicts and affects the dynamics of parents' ethnotheories; and what factors might buffer their stresses and parental challenges. In 2017, I will conduct a quantitative inquiry to more deeply examine these patterns. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Several graduate students have been included in this study. In 2016, one graduate student actively participated in data collection and three others participated in coding and reporting of data. I also recruited 2 undergraduate students who have opted to pursue a related line of research focusing on Vietnamese parents. They were all trained in various aspects of qualitative research including using qualitaitve coding software, issues around validity/reliability in qualitative coding, and in applying phenomenological approaches to research. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?In 2017, I intend to complete one manuscript focusing on the qualitative data collected thus far. I will also conduct a survey to follow up on and test the qualitative findings.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
We collected in-depth qualitative data of Filipino migrant parents in 4 communities (n=42). Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed. Our findings shed light on the acculturation (or lack thereof) of parental ethnotheories and socialization goals of Filipino migrants, particularly on stability and change in culturally embedded notions. These data and our findings will extend current research/theory on: a) acculturation of parental beliefs; b) the role of social context (notably, concentration of co-ethnics in a given community) on acculturation of beliefs; c) consequences of incongongruence between general norms around child socialization and natal beliefs as mediated by social context. We intend to write up these findings for at least one journal article to disseminate in 2017 and to utilize our interviews as pilot data for funding to extend the study.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
de Guzman, M. R. T.., Hong, S., Xia, Y., Garcia, A. et al. (2016, February). Of course my son sleeps in our bed, hes only 10 years old! Socialization goals and parenting beliefs among Filipino, Korean, Chinese and Indian parents in the Midwestern United States. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Cross Cultural Research, Portland, OR.
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Progress 10/01/14 to 09/30/15
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:Initial findings are very rich and compelling around unique parenting beliefs among FIlipino American parents. I am considering editing the study to refocus on the parents' perspectives (versus including the youth's perspective) and going in more depth. To provide breadth to the study, I am exploring the possibility of including broader samples of Filipino Americans in other areas of the United States. The reporting will be affected in that the last 3 objectives will no longer be relevant. If I proceed with changes, only the first two objectives will be relevant to the study. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Several graduate students have been included in this study. Two graduate students actively participated in data collection during this reporting period. Those two students plus a third student participated in coding the data and other research (e.g., literature review) related to the study. They were all trained in various aspects of qualitative research including using qualitaitve coding software, issues around validity/reliability in qualitative coding, and in applying phenomenological approaches to research. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Not yet. The first set of findings will be presented in February 2016 at the Society for Cross Cultural Research conference. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Based on the findings, I intend to develop a survey on Filipino Americans to quantitatively examine the issues explored in this study. I will also being writing up results of the first part of the study (qualitative findings) and submit a manuscript to a research journal.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The following were accomplished: * Objective 1: Explore parental beliefs and values (i.e., ethnotheories, see Harkness & Super, 1992) surrounding parent-child relationships and child development/socialization among Filipino Americans living in the Midwest Data collection within Nebraska has been completed -- reaching ten families with in-depth interviews. All data have been transcribed. Preliminary analysis has also been accomplished. Impacts include: a) increased skills among the graduate students in areas of data collection with Filipinos and hands-on experience in participant recruitment, transcription of data, and data anlalysis. As parallel data have also been collected with other Asian groups in Nebraska (Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Chinese) and Filipinos in Nevada, an additional four graduate students received training in various aspects of research (e.g., data collection, the use of qualitative coding software). Overall, the accomplishment here is increased knowledge and skills among study personnel in research on ethnic minority families in the Midwest. Objective 2: Explore Filipino American youth's beliefs, expectations and perceived experiences within domains of the parent-child and broader family relationships. Data collection on parents has been completed and analyzed. An accomplishment under this objective is that there has been increased knowledge among team members (graduate students and faculty) about family and socialization experiences among Filipino families in the Midwest. These findings will be presented at the Society for Cross Cultural Research conference in February to expand the reach of information. Objective 3: Explore the challenges faced by Filipino American youth, as well as the factors that promote their resilience and well-being, with specific focus on culturally-relevant factors This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years. Objective 4: Develop a taxonomy of culture-specific variables of influence that impact upon positive outcomes in youth. This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years. Objective 5: Test a model of Filipino American youth development through surveys with parents and youth. This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
de Guzman, MRT., Hong, S., Xia, Y., Garcia, A., Eum, J., Damiann, S., Srivastava, D., Do, A., Tuliao, M., Kok, C. (accepted). Of course my son sleeps in our bed, hes only 10 years old! : Socialization Goals and Parenting Beliefs Among Filipino, Korean, Chinese and Indian Parents in the Midwestern United States. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Society for Cross Cultural Research. Portland, OR (February 2016).
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Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems: For 2015, the possibility of including a broader age range of children (0-18) and their parents is being considered to expand the data pool which is relatively difficult to access in Nebraska. Moreover, the possibility of expanding this project to include other Asian groups (e.g., Korean, Vietnamese) is being considered. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Several graduate students have been actively participating in this project and have received training in intensive data collection/interview procedures, as well as preliminary data analysis. Students have been trained in measurement development, data collection, and data analysis. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The following will be conducted: 1) Develop and begin next phase of data collection -- to go beyond the parents and then to recruit youth and conduct focus groups 2) Disseminate preliminary findings through conferences and papers. 3) Conduct on-going training of students in data collection and analysis within this area.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The major objectives of this project are as follows: Objective 1: Explore parental beliefs and values (i.e., ethnotheories, see Harkness & Super, 1992) surrounding parent-child relationships and child development/socialization among Filipino Americans living in the Midwest. -Objective 2: Explore Filipino American youth's beliefs, expectations and perceived experiences within domains of the parent-child and broader family relationships. -Objective 3: Explore the challenges faced by Filipino American youth, as well as the factors that promote their resilience and well-being, with specific focus on culturally-relevant factors. -Objective 4: Develop a taxonomy of culture-specific variables of influence that impact upon positive outcomes in youth. -Objective 5: Test a model of Filipino American youth development through surveys with parents and youth. As the project is currently in the data collection and preliminary groundwork phase, the accomplishments for each goal are as follows: Objective 1: Explore parental beliefs and values (i.e., ethnotheories, see Harkness & Super, 1992) surrounding parent-child relationships and child development/socialization among Filipino Americans living in the Midwest Data collection has begun for this project as well as training of project team members regarding the issue of culture and socialization and Filipino culture. One accomplishment/impact is increase in skills among 3 graduate students in the specific area of Filipino family experiences as they have been specifically trained in data collection with Filipinos. They also gained hands-on experience in participant recruitment, transcription of data, and/or data anlalysis. As parallel data have also been collected with other Asian groups (Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Chinese), and additional four graduate students received training and hands-on experience in data collection with minority populations in the Midwest. Overall, the accomplishment here is increased knowledge and skills in research on ethnic minority families in the Midwest. Objective 2: Explore Filipino American youth's beliefs, expectations and perceived experiences within domains of the parent-child and broader family relationships. Thus far, data collection has begun with parents and preliminary groundwork to explore data collection with youth has been conducted. An accomplishment under this objective is that there has been increased knowledge among team members (graduate students and faculty) about family and socialization experiences among Filipino families in the Midwest. Preliminary data analysis has uncovered some emergent themes such as indigenous socialization practices and beliefs (e.g., the use of religion for social control, high expectatons for interdependence) which will be further explored in the coming years. Objective 3: Explore the challenges faced by Filipino American youth, as well as the factors that promote their resilience and well-being, with specific focus on culturally-relevant factors This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years. Objective 4: Develop a taxonomy of culture-specific variables of influence that impact upon positive outcomes in youth. This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years. Objective 5: Test a model of Filipino American youth development through surveys with parents and youth. This area of work has not yet been reached but I anticipate that this will be tackled in the coming years.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? In the course of preparing this study, students involved in the research project have received training in data collection and participant recruitment; as well as practical experiences in developing data collection materials and in data collection. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? In the coming reporting period, I plan to continue data collection and begin preliminary data analysis.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
During the reporting period, steps were taken towards preparing the study and setting up the data collection for this project. This included finalizing the study protocols and materials (e.g., interview protocol, survey, procedures), training students involved in the study, and obtaining IRB approval. Recruitment for participants has also begun, including contacting community groups (e.g., Fil-Am Association of Lincoln, NE), arranging for placement of recruitment ads in a Filipino-American newsletter, distributing recruitment materials during cultural events, and identification of key community informants.
Publications
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