Educational resources of Cambodian American adolescents: The role of "hidden capital"
by Su, Denise N., Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ, 2010, 74 pages; 3421245

Abstract:

This study examined educational resources of Cambodian American adolescents with an emphasis on "hidden capital". Hidden capital is a new term that refers to culturally relevant resources that immigrant parents provide their adolescent offspring. Three research questions were investigated: (1) Who were the main educational resources for Cambodian American adolescents, (2) How do Cambodian American parents provide educational resources to their adolescents and (3) How can a Khmer language school provide educational resources to their students? Interviews were conducted with 14 Cambodian American adolescents and their 9 mothers. Results for question 1 indicated that Cambodian American adolescents most frequently named their mothers and siblings, individuals with varying levels of education, individuals that provided technical and emotional support, and individuals with hardships and high achievements as their most important educational resource. Results for question 2 indicated that parent stories of schooling "back home", history of Cambodia and immigration experiences, as well as their academic encouragement, motivated Cambodian American adolescents to try harder to do well in school. Results for question 3 suggested that the language school provided Cambodian American students with visibility of other Cambodian Americans and connections to their ethnic identity. Implications for this study included expanding who researchers consider to be important educational resources to Cambodian American adolescents as well as how they provide support.

 
AdviserPer F. Gjerde
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
SourceDAI/B 71-10, p. , Oct 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational psychology; Developmental psychology; Ethnic studies
Publication Number3421245
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