TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children of immigrants: the experience of Korean-American women
JO  - Journal of ethnic and cultural diversity in social work
A1  - Chung, Saras
A1  - Lesorogol, Carolyn
SP  - 191
EP  - 210
VL  - 28
IS  - 2
N2  - This qualitative study examines the experience of Korean-American women who had suicidal thoughts and/or used nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) during adolescence. This study aims to understand the etiology, help-seeking behaviors, and recovery of these young women. Eleven Korean-American women (mean age 26.7) were recruited and interviewed using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were coded using a grounded theoretical framework. Themes indicate that participants experienced poor relationships with a parent, an inability to process their difficulties, and academic success despite their behaviors. Participants also indicated feelings of perfectionism and did not seek help, resulting in a theme called the paradox of perfection.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1531-3204
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2016.1241974
ID  - ref1
ER  -