Asian Americans and Japanese Heritage

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.

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