A Brief History of the Cultural Group
- Early Asian immigrants arrived in the 1830s
- The first wave of Asian immigrants
- The population of Hawaii (Tanaka, 2014)
- The exclusion period
- The elimination of exclusion criteria
- Populating the West-Coast American territories
A Brief History of the Socio-Cultural Group
- Immigration to Hawaii
- The movement of contract laborers
- The Meiji Restoration (George, Duran, & Norris, 2014)
- The Arrival to the mainland
- The Asiatic Barred Zone Act establishment
- New waves of immigrants from Japan
Values of the Cultural Group
- High moral and cultural principles
- Success in career
- Family and relatives
- Health and longevity
- One’s contribution to the social development
- Education
Values of the Socio-Cultural Group
- The recognition of the national identity
- Specific cultural rituals
- The popularization of the national cuisine
- The cultural mentality
- A strong health
- Self-development
The worldview of the Culture
- An antisocial character
- Collateral relations among people
- Making an effort in different activities
- Seeking opportunities (Molina, 2013)
- Suspicious of new acquaintances
- Respect the older generations’ experience
Language and Communicational Patterns of the Cultural Group
- The communicational pattern of the wheel
- The communicational pattern of network
- The communicational pattern of chain
- The communication pattern of the circle
- Polite language
- A high tone of verbal communication
Language and Communicational Patterns of the Socio-Cultural Group
- A low-context culture
- A distinctive dialect
- References to the ethnic background
- A fast speech tempo
- A high speech tone
- Friendly and kindly phrases
Art and Other Expressive Forms of the Cultural Groups
- National clothing
- Unique graphic art
- Specific character and values (Omi & Winant, 2015)
- The cuisine of Asian countries
- Interest in the national traditions
- Calligraphy
Art and Other Expressive Forms of the Socio-Cultural Group
- A calm culture and behavior
- Japanese martial arts
- Unique poetry
- National crafts and techniques
- Unique psychological features
- Production of animated movies and games
Norms and Rules
- Speech interruption is unacceptable.
- Being polite to strangers
- Living according to schedule
- Following a healthy lifestyle
- Respecting older people
- A developed sense of patience
Lifestyle Characteristics
- A high longevity rate
- Learning with assiduity
- A prosperous society
- Putting family in the first place
- Consuming healthy food
- Working hard to gain positive results
Relationship Patterns
- Polite forms of fellowship
- Devotion to a family
- Devotion to friends (Shively, 2016)
- Open to new acquaintances
- Avoiding conflicts with relatives
- Respect people’s choices and preferences
Common Rituals
- Working hard
- Various types of entertainment
- Scheduling one’s day, week, and year
- Organizing and renovating one’s dwelling
- Painting
- Cooking dishes of the national cuisine
Degree of Assimilation from Mainstream Society
- A desire to become successful
- A desire to develop and travel
- Marrying people of other races
- Following the newest trends
- Strive to obtain a decent education
- Respect the local culture (Molina, 2013)
Degree of Marginalization from Mainstream Society
- Following the national traditions and customs
- I prefer to spend time alone.
- I prefer to support local manufacturers.
- Listen to specific genres of music.
- Doing Asian kinds of sports.
- I prefer working rather than resting
Health Behaviors and Practices
- Traditional and untraditional medicine
- Attending massage sessions
- Practicing acupuncture
- The use of symbols in medicine
- Using pills
- Using injections
Differential Approaches Needed by Health Care Professionals for Each Group
- New or sterilized medical equipment
- An appropriate license or certificate
- Following high standards of medical practices
- A sense of responsibility
- Self-confidence (Molina, 2013)
- Available pharmaceuticals
References
George, S., Duran, N., & Norris, K. (2014). A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to minority research participation among African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders. American Journal of Public Health, 104(2), 16-31. Web.
Molina, N. (2013). How race is made in America: Immigration, citizenship, and the historical power of racial scripts. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
Omi, M., & Winant, H. (2015). Racial formation in the United States. New York, NY: Routledge.
Shively, D. H. (2016). Tradition and modernization in Japanese culture. New Jersey, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Tanaka, G. (2014). The shin-issei: A brief look at modern Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. Web.