Using taped footage from a previous study, the research team looked at interviews with 7 first-generation female Asian students (those who were born and raised in Asia and may be recent immigrants or international students) and with 7 second-generation female Asian students (those who were born and raised in the United States). Each subject participated in one 90-minute dream session, and, using CQR, the researchers investigated the differences between first- and second-generation Asian females in the types of problems and action ideas they discussed in their dream sessions. At the same rate (yet to varying degrees), both groups of subjects similarly mentioned interpersonal problems (maladaptive patterns, family issues, romantic relationships, and problems with peers/friends), academic/post-graduation concerns, and inner conflict (anxiety, autonomy struggles, self-esteem issues, and loneliness). First-generation students discussed immigration and cultural adjustment issues more than second-generation students, and first-generation students discussed physical health distress issues less than second-generation students. Behavioral changes were typical for both types of students, and cognitive/emotional changes were more frequent with first-generation students.
Citation: Wonjin, S., Hill, C. E., Chowdhury, S., Huang, T., Zaman, N., & Talavera, P. (2010). Problems and Action Ideas Discussed by First- and Second-Generation Female East Asian Students During Dream Sessions. Dreaming, 20(1), 42-59.
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