Understanding Korean Americans’ Mental Health
A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies
Understanding Korean Americans’ Mental Health
A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies
Description
This book confronts the overlooked mental health challenges within one of the largest Asian American subgroups in the United States.
Although Korean Americans are often characterized as a “model minority” due to high levels of academic and professional achievement, this book reveal a more complex reality marked by issues such as depression, suicide, substance abuse, and trauma. The contributors compellingly link these concerns to the intersecting forces of cultural stigma and racial discrimination, arguing that mainstream mental health systems frequently fail to address the specific needs of the Korean American community. Cultural values that emphasize family honor and social cohesion can discourage individuals from seeking help, reinforcing silence around mental health struggles. Drawing on existing research and statistical evidence, chapters highlight the disproportionate burden of these issues while also noting the limited attention they have received in both scholarship and practice. The book concludes by offering recommendations for culturally competent care, program development, and policy reform tailored to Korean American experiences, making it essential for practitioners and policymakers rethinking how mental health care is delivered in diverse societies.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
PART I: LIFE DEVELOPMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH
1 Pathways to Mental Health Service Use for Korean American Adolescents: A Case Study by Wenhua Lu, Jessica Cho Kim, and Anderson Sungmin Yoon
2 Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment among Korean Immigrant Parents by Anderson Sungmin Yoon, Sharon Jung, and Yifan Liu
3 Depressive symptoms, Life Satisfaction, and Health: Relative Contributions of Religiosity and Social Support among Korean Immigrant Older Adults by Yeon-Shim Lee and Soonhee Roh
4 Mental Health and Health Services Used by Korean American Immigrant Older Adults by Seokwon Yoon and Sung Seek Moon
5 Limited English Proficiency, Social Determinants, and the Physical and Mental Health Status of Korean Immigrant Elders by Kyoung Hag Lee, Jung Sim Jun, and Hyeyoung Woo
6 Gender Differences in Social Network/Support, Technology Use, and Life Satisfaction for Korean Immigrant Elders by Jung Sim Jun and Kyoung Hag Lee
PART II: LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
7 Factors to Mental Health Service Utilization among Korean Americans by Daniel Hyung Jik Lee and Jihee Woo
8 Determinants of Mental Health among Korean Americans by Ingyu Moon
9 Shame and Perfectionism in Korean American Culture by Kwiryung Kim Yun
10 Intimate Partner Violence among Korean Americans in the United States by Soonok An
11 Culturally Responsive Substance Abuse Interventions for Korean American by Sung Seek Moon and Anderson Sungmin Yoon
12 Suicidal Behavior among Korean American: Cultural Factors and Implications for Intervention by Sung Seek Moon, Anderson Sungmin Yoon, Haein Son, and Jae Won Kim
13 Culturally Competent Treatment Engagement for Korean Americans with Mental Health Issues by Haein Son
14 Mental Health and Well-being of Korean Adoptees over the Life Course by Hollee A. McGinnis
15 Beyond Immigration and the Family System: Korean American Mental Health in the Context of Historical and Cultural Trauma by Kristin Kim-Martin
16 Challenges and Resilience of Korean Early Study Abroad Students: Implications for Practice by Christina Seowoo Lee and Sumie Okazaki
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Product details
| Published | Jul 12 2021 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 408 |
| ISBN | 9781793636461 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 14 tables; 1 graphs; |
| Series | Korean Communities across the World |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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