Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1980
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
3
Issue
ees/vol3/iss1
First Page
3
Last Page
12
Abstract
One priority of the Health Task group of the Conference on Pacific and Asian American Families (1978) was the need for research into the psychological and emotional problems of Pacific and Asian American (PAA) groups and their possible remedies. Specifically, the report identified the importance of shame in the education and socialization process of PAA families in controlling behavior. As a cultural characteristic among PAAs, shame or “saving face” remains an important concept to the individual, the family, the community, and to the racial group as a whole.
Rights
Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1980