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Raising children in America: Korean parents' experiences
1The Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|February 3, 2012
Summary
Korean American parents face significant challenges raising adolescents in the USA, including cultural conflicts and identity issues. Support programs are needed to empower parents and strengthen family bonds.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Raising children in a new cultural context presents unique challenges for immigrant families.
- Korean American parents navigate distinct difficulties in the United States, impacting family dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Korean American parents' perceptions of challenges and difficulties in raising adolescents in the USA.
- To understand the emotional and psychological impact of these challenges on parents.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative description study utilizing in-depth, face-to-face interviews.
- Convenience sampling of 21 Korean American parents of adolescents (aged 11-14) in the Midwest.
- Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed in Korean, and translated into English for qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- Key stresses identified include inability to advocate for children, cultural incompatibility, ambivalence towards ethnic identity, and feelings of alienation.
- Parents experienced feelings of inadequacy, shame, guilt, regret, and powerlessness.
- Conflicted parent-child relationships and parental perceptions in the USA were deeply affected by these stresses.
Conclusions:
- Understanding parents' emotional experiences is crucial for addressing challenges in immigrant families.
- There is a need for intervention programs to empower Korean American parents.
- Programs should focus on strengthening parent-child relationships and integrating cultural values while maintaining ethnic pride.
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