Book
A study of the older Hmong refugees in the United States
University Microfilms International • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1990 • Pages:
By: Hayes, Christopher L..
Abstract
This is a study of elderly Hmong refugees in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California. Much of the data were obtained from interviews designed to explore six areas; life in Laos, Hmong view of old age, the position of the elderly in the existing family structure, intergenerational conflict, the relationship of elderly Hmong to social service providers, and the extent of assimilation and acculturation into mainstream American society (p. iv). The author concludes that older Hmong experience great social and psychological upheaval in the resettlement process leaving them dependent on their children, physically and psychologically isolated, lacking self-esteem, and with few skills necessary for adaptation to American society. Hayes notes that social service providers have shown little interest in understanding Hmong culture and the plight of the population, with the result that the most useful and acceptable forms of assistance to the elderly have come from within the Hmong community.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Gerontologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1991
- Field Date
- 1982-1983
- Coverage Date
- early nineteenth century - 1982
- Coverage Place
- Long Beach, Los Angeles City, and Orange County, California, United States
- Notes
- [by] Christopher L. Hayes
- UM 8516389
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-204)
- Thesis (Ph.D.) - Fielding Institute, 1984
- LCSH
- Hmong Americans