Gifted Asian American Adolescent Males: Portraits of Cultural Dilemmas

Many gifted Asian American adolescent males face cultural issues that may impact their success. This article presents important cultural dilemmas faced by 2 gifted Asian American young men. Through a qualitative approach, the acculturation experiences of John and Matt, gifted Taiwanese, second gener...

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Published in:Journal for the education of the gifted 2006-09, Vol.30 (1), p.88-117
Main Authors: Kao, Chen-Yao, Hébert, Thomas P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academically Gifted
Acculturation
Adjustment (to Environment)
Adolescents
Asian American Students
Asian Americans
Asian Culture
Cognitive Development
Conflict
Cultural Differences
Educational Development
Emotional Development
Gifted children
Immigrants
Intellectual Development
Males
Parents & parenting
Psychological aspects
Secondary School Students
Social aspects
Social Development
Students
Studies
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Summary:Many gifted Asian American adolescent males face cultural issues that may impact their success. This article presents important cultural dilemmas faced by 2 gifted Asian American young men. Through a qualitative approach, the acculturation experiences of John and Matt, gifted Taiwanese, second generation immigrants, are described. Intergenerational cultural conflict in the families of the young men is examined. Implications for supporting Asian parents in nurturing their sons' social, emotional, and intellectual development are discussed.
ISSN:0162-3532
2162-9501
DOI:10.1177/016235320603000105