Abstract
We examined the prevalence of and factors associated with violent and heated disagreements in the Asian American families,
with an emphasis on place of birth differences between parent and child. Data were obtained from the 2003 National Survey
of Children’s Health, limited to five states with the highest concentration of Asian-Americans (n = 793). Multivariable analysis used generalized logistic regression models with a three-level outcome, violent and heated
disagreement versus calm discussion. Violent disagreements were reported in 13.7% of Asian-American homes and 9.9% of white
homes. Differential parent–child place of birth was associated with increased odds for heated disagreement in Asian-American
families. Parenting stress increased the likelihood of violent disagreements in both Asian-American and white families. Asian-American
families are not immune to potential family violence. Reducing parenting stress and intervening in culturally appropriate
ways to reduce generation differences should be violence prevention priorities.
with an emphasis on place of birth differences between parent and child. Data were obtained from the 2003 National Survey
of Children’s Health, limited to five states with the highest concentration of Asian-Americans (n = 793). Multivariable analysis used generalized logistic regression models with a three-level outcome, violent and heated
disagreement versus calm discussion. Violent disagreements were reported in 13.7% of Asian-American homes and 9.9% of white
homes. Differential parent–child place of birth was associated with increased odds for heated disagreement in Asian-American
families. Parenting stress increased the likelihood of violent disagreements in both Asian-American and white families. Asian-American
families are not immune to potential family violence. Reducing parenting stress and intervening in culturally appropriate
ways to reduce generation differences should be violence prevention priorities.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-010-9398-5
- Authors
- Jong-Yi Wang, Department and Graduate Institute of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, No.91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, 40402 Taiwan
- Janice C. Probst, South Carolina Rural Health Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 204, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
- Charity G. Moore, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Meyran Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Amy B. Martin, South Carolina Rural Health Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 204, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
- Kevin J. Bennett, School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of South Carolina, 3209 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912