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    Area of Science:

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    • Asian American Studies

    Background:

    • The Model Minority myth has influenced Asian American identity for over 70 years.
    • Previous work identified compliance as a trauma response to anti-Asian racism.
    • This paper explores historical and cultural traumas in Asian immigrants and their intergenerational impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the role of unresolved historical and cultural traumas in the Model Minority adaptation among Asian Americans.
    • To explore the intergenerational transmission of trauma from Asian immigrants to their children.
    • To analyze how these traumas may manifest in the pursuit of the American Dream.

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    Keywords:
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    • Asian immigrants may unconsciously pursue the American Dream to resolve historical traumas.
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    Conclusions:

    • Unresolved historical traumas carried by Asian immigrants contribute significantly to the Model Minority adaptation.
    • Intergenerational transmission of trauma offers a new psychoanalytic perspective on Asian American experiences.
    • Understanding these trauma dynamics is crucial for addressing the psychological well-being of Asian Americans.