This is likely connected to the model minority stereotype, which places unrealistic expectations on Asian Americans.
What Does the Research Say?
Such research highlights how the model minority stereotype continues to negatively impact Asian Americans mental health.
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Wong-Padoongpatt explains, “Brown Asians are left out of the narrative.
This stereotype was constructed by oppressors, so obviously the impact is dynamic.
Unfortunately, this does not account for systemic barriers, according to Wong-Padoongpatt.
“It is generally something looked down upon by ones family,” he says.
“For Asian Americans, family is very important in general,” he says.
“I believe the times are changing,” he says.
Many Asian American families are becoming more open to getting mental health care, according to Lagoy.
Nasamran highlights, “We know that there can be striking psychological impacts on immigrants during the assimilation process.
Assimilation is not just about fitting in with a new culture, according to Nasamran.
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