Citation

Agbayani-Siewert P. Soc. Work 2004; 49(1): 39-51.

Affiliation

School of Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles 90032-8164, USA. pagbaya@calstatela.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, National Association of Social Workers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14964517

Abstract

The conventional research model of clustering ethnic groups into four broad categories risks perpetuating a pedagogy of stereotypes in social work policies and practice methods. Using an elaborated research model, this study tested the assumption of cultural similarity of Filipino and Chinese American college students by examining attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs related to dating violence. The sample included Chinese, Filipino, Hispanic, and white undergraduate students from a large urban university. Findings suggest that Filipino students are more similar to white students than to Chinese students. Regardless of ethnic group, women had more similarities with one another than men in their attitudes toward women. The findings were mixed regarding definitions and justifications of violence.

Language: en