Group Counseling Expectations among Asian American Students: The Role of Culture-Specific Factors.

Leong, Frederick T. L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ508006

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Group Counseling Expectations among Asian American Students: The Role of Culture-Specific Factors.

Leong, Frederick T. L.; And Others

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v42 n2 p217-22 Apr 1995

Investigated the influence of loss of face and acculturation on the group psychotherapy expectations of Asian American students (n=134). Results showed acculturation was a significant predictor of positive attitudes toward group counseling whereas loss of face was not. Argues that not all Asian Americans have negative orientations toward group counseling. (RJM)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian American Students, Attitudes, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Ethnic Groups, Expectation, Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Predictor Variables, Psychotherapy, Social Integration

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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