Pinoys and Fil-Ams

This is an exploratory study of the cultural
differences between recent immigrant Filipino youth
("Pinoys") and American born or Americanized
Filipinos ("Fil-Ams"). While this difference results
in occasional conflicts, it generally takes the form
of avoidance and negative perceptions toward the
other group. Both groups experience intergenerational
tension and may struggle with acculturation or
assimilation. However, they experience these
psychosocial issues differently. Immigrant Filipino
youth face a difficult adjustment to their adopted
country including academic problems, while their
American born and Americanized counterparts face a
cultural identity crisis. Survey data were collected
from 55 Filipino students from one Daly City,
California high school. Their responses will help
inform social work practice with the Filipino
population in the United States and will address
issues of cultural competence when practicing social
work interventions.

Autorentext

Yvette Yambao holds a a Master's degree in Social Work from SanFrancisco State University. She continues to serve the entireWestmoor High School student body (not just the Filipinos!). Heryouth development philosophy is twofold: highlight theirstrengths - not deficits - and find hope in their profoundresiliency. Yvette lives in the Bay Area.

Klappentext

This is an exploratory study of the culturaldifferences between recent immigrant Filipino youth("Pinoys") and American born or AmericanizedFilipinos ("Fil-Ams"). While this difference resultsin occasional conflicts, it generally takes the formof avoidance and negative perceptions toward theother group. Both groups experience intergenerationaltension and may struggle with acculturation orassimilation. However, they experience thesepsychosocial issues differently. Immigrant Filipinoyouth face a difficult adjustment to their adoptedcountry including academic problems, while theirAmerican born and Americanized counterparts face acultural identity crisis. Survey data were collectedfrom 55 Filipino students from one Daly City,California high school. Their responses will helpinform social work practice with the Filipinopopulation in the United States and will addressissues of cultural competence when practicing socialwork interventions.