Asian American Youth and Crime: An Exploration of Culture and Identity

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dc.contributor.authorHoang, Mike
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-17T19:25:59Z
dc.date.available2025-04-17T19:25:59Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractWith approximately 21 million Asian Americans living in the United States, Asian Americans are the third largest ethnic group in the U.S. However, there is a limited amount of research on Asian American youth and crime. Research on acculturation has indicated that Asian American youth often have difficulty finding a balance between two cultures, and for some individuals, these challenges may lead to criminogenic behaviors (Doan, 2006). Additionally, the "model minority" is commonly associated with Asian Americans; however, this is a stereotype and has negative consequences for Asian American youth. Internalizing this stereotype can have detrimental mental health effects on Asian American youth despite strong family support and cultural values that may serve as protective factors. This qualitative study examines the experiences of acculturation, identity and criminogenic behaviors of Asian American youth.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3253
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionJohn F. Kennedy University (JFKU)
dc.subject"Asian Americans","Immigrants","Crime","Acculturation","Identity"
dc.titleAsian American Youth and Crime: An Exploration of Culture and Identity
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplinePsychology
thesis.degree.grantorJohn F. Kennedy University (JFKU)
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Psychology

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