Development of a Culturally Specific Career Exploration Group for Urban Chinese Immigrant Youth |
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| Authors: | Munyi Shea Pei‐Wen Winnie Ma Christine J. Yeh |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University;2. Counseling and Behavioral Health Service, New York University;3. Department of Psychology, William Paterson University.;4. Department of Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco. |
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| Abstract: | A rapid increase in the number of Chinese immigrants and the specific challenges faced by low‐income Chinese immigrant youth attending urban schools warrant culturally sensitive school‐based interventions and services. However, research and services are limited for this population because of cultural biases in traditional career theories and the “model minority” myth suggesting that Asian students are excelling. The authors developed and implemented a culturally specific career exploration group for low‐income Chinese immigrant youth to address their career concerns with respect to multiple social and cultural factors and to provide social support. Implications for future program development and research are provided. |
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