We'll be coming back soon with the first episode of Season 2! In this preview, we'll be talking about some of the studies we plan to cover in the upcoming season. We hope you'll join us!

We discuss a study entitled: Transmission of Intergenerational Migration Legacies in Korean American Families: Parenting the Third Generation by Lana Kim, Carmen Knudson-Martin, and Amy Tuttle published in 2019.

Going through research studies on Korean Americans, many of them seem to talk about the cultural divide between the 1st generation and 2nd generation Korean Americans. What's unique about this study is that it takes a look at how the 3rd generation Korean Americans are being parented and what is being passed down to this next generation.

You can find the abstract here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10591-018-9485-7 

We discuss Chapter 15: Beyond Immigration and the Family System: Korean American Mental Health in the Context of Historical and Cultural Trauma by Kristin Kim-Martin in the book Understanding Korean Americans' Mental Health: A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies published in 2021.

Family and family history is filled with so many stories, and those stories have both hurt and hope in them. This episode, we explore the history of Korean Americans and how this past, both shared and individual to our own families, have shaped us to be who we are.

Book on the publisher's site: https://rowman.com/isbn/9781793636461

We discuss a study entitled: Promising Results from the Use of a Korean Drama to Address Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on School Bullying and Mental Health among Asian American College-Aged Students by Van My Ta Park, Joyce Suen Diwata, Nolee Win, Vy Ton, Bora Nam, Waleed Rajabally, and Vanya Jones, published in 2020.

We all remember PSAs (Public Service Announcements) growing up, as it is a common tool to raise awareness of problems within a community or society. But, what if instead of contrived PSAs, you could use a well-produced K drama to raise awareness of mental health issues in a group of people? This episode will dive into a study that use K dramas to see if it would change attitudes and behaviors of Asian American College students around bullying.

You can find the abstract here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32182641/

We discuss Chapter 13: Culturally Competent Treatment Engagement for Korean Americans with Mental Health Issues by Haein Son in the book Understanding Korean Americans' Mental Health: A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies published in 2021.

When looking for a therapist, we want to find someone who will understand us. Part of that understanding comes from cultural competence. This episode explores what it means to be culturally competent, especially when working with Korean Americans around mental health.

Preview of the book chapter: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=ZZc2EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA281&dq=Culturally+Competent+Treatment+Engagement+for+Korean+Americans+with+Mental+Health+Issues+Chapter+(13)&ots=_Io7H7fGZ2&sig=hu2x6Gop0X9dIueAqNEUZ8oaGR4#v=onepage&q=Culturally%20Competent%20Treatment%20Engagement%20for%20Korean%20Americans%20with%20Mental%20Health%20Issues%20Chapter%20(13)&f=false  

Book on the publisher's site: https://rowman.com/isbn/9781793636461

We discuss a study entitled: The Hidden Injury of Class in Korean-American Language Brokers' Lives by Hyeyoung Kwon, published in 2014.

Many Korean families who immigrate to the US are faced with the challenges of a new language and culture. In those families, the children are often those with the most fluent English skills and become the language brokers for the family. What happens to these children when they have to be part of difficult conversations and learn about the darker side of the family's problems?

You can find the abstract here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0907568213483597

We discuss a book chapter entitled: Suicidal Behavior among Korean American: Cultural Factors and Implications for Intervention by Sung Seek Moon, Anderson Sungmin Yoon, Haein Son, and Jae Won Kim published in 2021.

In this episode, we will be talking about suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may wish to skip this episode. Suicide is a major problem within the Korean American community. What are the cultural factors that can contribute to suicide among Korean Americans?

Preview the book chapter: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Understanding_Korean_Americans_Mental_He/ZZc2EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Chapter+12+Suicidal+Behavior+among+Korean+American:+Cultural+Factors+and+Implications+for+Intervention+Moon+Yoon+Son&pg=PA253&printsec=frontcover

Book on the publisher's site: https://rowman.com/isbn/9781793636461

We discuss a study entitled: Exploring the Connections Between Watching Asian American YouTubers, Racial Identity, and Self-Esteem by Keiko McCullough, Y. Joel Wong, and Kuo Deng, published in 2021.

There has been a growing number of Asian American media in the recent years. In particular, YouTube has brought rise to Asian American content creators that are widely viewed. How does consuming media that feature Asian Americans influence the identity and self-esteem of its Asian American viewers?

You can find the abstract here: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-76214-001

We discuss Chapter 9: Shame and Perfectionism in Korean American Culture by Kwiryung Kim Yun in the book Understanding Korean Americans' Mental Health: A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies published in 2021.

Sometimes you work hard and do everything, and at the end of the day, it just doesn't feel right. What are the influences of how Korean Americans understand and navigate shame and perfectionism and what does that mean for therapy?

Preview of the book chapter: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=ZZc2EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA193&dq=Shame+and+Perfectionism+in+Korean+American+Culture&ots=_Io6E2dI20&sig=6-X2nRVu3uUtlX7JbHAQumhWWAo#v=onepage&q=Shame%20and%20Perfectionism%20in%20Korean%20American%20Culture&f=false

Book on the publisher's site: https://rowman.com/isbn/9781793636461

We'll be discussing a paper entitled Sense of Indebtedness Toward Parents: Korean American Emerging Adults' Narratives of Parental Sacrifice by Hyeyoung Kang and Reed W. Larson, published in 2014 in the Journal of Adolescent Research. 

Korean American adolescents of immigrant parents experience a lot of conflict and strife in their families. A big question is do the views of the teenagers change over time? If it does, how does it change?

You can find the abstract here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0743558414528979