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  • Korean American mothers of children with disabilities : adaptation process and positive transformation

    Creator:
    You, Hyun-Kyung
    Abstract:
    This study examined the experiences of five Korean American mothers in Oregon and California who have children with disabilities using qualitative research analysis. The mothers' adaptation processes were individually analyzed, and these mothers' overarching experiences were discussed with three major themes: (a) caring for family cohesiveness, (b) needs for social...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Sharon F. Rosenkoetter This study examined the experiences of five Korean American mothers in

  • Factors influencing the use of complementary and alternative medicine by Korean American women

    Creator:
    Skidmore, Jennifer M.
    Abstract:
    This study examines the utilization of health care by Korean American women in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County, with its large population of Asian Americans, offers a variety of health care options, everything from biomedicine to acupuncture and herbal remedies. Regarding the multitude of options available, I asked the question...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: Factors Influencing the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Korean American Women

  • The meaning of persistence for African American femalesattending urban community colleges

    Creator:
    Glavan, John
    Abstract:
    The purposes of this study were to examine the experiences of African American female students attending urban community colleges, to gain further understanding of how they interpret the meaning of persistence, and to identify the factors that affect their persistence. African American women attending community college in Los Angeles were...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    American women attending community college in Los Angeles were interviewed on their educational