HMONG STUDIES NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2018
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION: The Hmong Studies Newsletter has since 2001 provided a very consistent source of up-to-date information about new works in Hmong Studies and Hmong-related research resources. To access back issues of this online publication dating back to 2001 visit: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-newsletter.html
Hmong Studies Newsletter Editor: Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD
ABOUT THE HMONG STUDIES INTERNET RESOURCE CENTER:
The Hmong Studies Internet Resource Center (www.hmongstudies.org) is the online home of the Hmong Studies Journal academic journal. This unique scholarly site also contains extensive bibliographies in Hmong Studies as well as census data and an online research paper library.
Most of the Hmong Studies articles, books and dissertations listed in this newsletter and on the website may be found at the Hmong Resource Center Library (www.hmonglibrary.org) at the Hmong Cultural Center in Saint Paul, the largest depository of Hmong Studies academic journal articles and graduate theses and dissertations in the United States. Hmong Cultural Center also includes a comprehensive museum exhibit center that teaches visitors about Hmong culture and history and folk arts.
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION: The Hmong Studies Newsletter has since 2001 provided a very consistent source of up-to-date information about new works in Hmong Studies and Hmong-related research resources. To access back issues of this online publication dating back to 2001 visit: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-newsletter.html
Hmong Studies Newsletter Editor: Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD
ABOUT THE HMONG STUDIES INTERNET RESOURCE CENTER:
The Hmong Studies Internet Resource Center (www.hmongstudies.org) is the online home of the Hmong Studies Journal academic journal. This unique scholarly site also contains extensive bibliographies in Hmong Studies as well as census data and an online research paper library.
Most of the Hmong Studies articles, books and dissertations listed in this newsletter and on the website may be found at the Hmong Resource Center Library (www.hmonglibrary.org) at the Hmong Cultural Center in Saint Paul, the largest depository of Hmong Studies academic journal articles and graduate theses and dissertations in the United States. Hmong Cultural Center also includes a comprehensive museum exhibit center that teaches visitors about Hmong culture and history and folk arts.
RECENT WORKS IN HMONG STUDIES:
Books/Theses/Reports
Nathan Pope. (2018). Hmong Parent Choice in Hmong Language Programs in Central Valley California. EdD Dissertation, Mills College. This graduate research study assesses Hmong parents’ choices and experiences in choosing school district-provided educational programs that provide instruction in Hmong language for their children.
Luangchee Xiong. (2018). Negotiating Two Worlds: The Development of Career Aspirations. PhD Dissertation, California State University, Stanislaus. Utilizing research conducted among five Hmong women enrolled at Merced College during 2017, the author of this graduate qualitative study investigates how a group of contemporary Hmong American women negotiated modern and traditional values to engage in formal education and select their careers.
Academic Journal Articles/Other
Gavin Bart (2018) Ethnic differences in psychosocial factors in methadone maintenance: Hmong versus non-Hmong, Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 17:2, 108-122. The authors of this study evaluated psychosocial factors in 76 Hmong and 130 non-Hmong on methadone maintenance for at least two months in a single urban methadone maintenance clinic. Psychosocial factors studied included interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, and paranoid ideation dimensions.
Dao M. Fang, and Susan L. Stewart. (2018). "Social–Cultural, Traditional Beliefs, and Health System Barriers of Hepatitis B Screening Among Hmong Americans: A Case Study." Cancer. April 1:124 Suppl 7:1576-1582. Researchers have observed that the incidence of liver cancer in Hmong Americans is 5 times higher than that of non-Hispanic whites, while there is also a low hepatitis B screening rate (24%) among Hmong adults in contrast to other Asian American populations. The authors of this study conducted in Sacramento, CA examined Hmong perceptions of social-cultural determinants, traditional health beliefs, and health care system barriers that influence community-based hepatitis B screening interventions.
Belle P. Khuu, Hee Y. Lee, Anne Q. Zhou. (2018). "Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Hmong American Immigrants: Addressing the Health Disparities." Journal of Community Health. February; 43(1):11-18. The authors of this study assess health literacy levels in Hmong Americans and associated factors with a particular interest in how health literacy is related to health disparities experienced in Hmong American communities. The authors employ Andersen's behavioral model of health service as a theoretical framework.
Maichou Lor and Barbara J. Bowers. (2018). "Hmong Older Adults’ Perceptions of Insider and Outsider Researchers Does It Matter for Research Participation?" Nursing Research, May/June 2018, 67(3): 222–230. The goal of this study was to examine perceptions of Hmong older adults toward insider versus outsider researchers and the influence of these perceptions on their willingness to participate in research.
Louisa Schein and Bee Vang. (2018). "Micro-Exclusions, Raunch Aesthetics and In-Jokes: A Rogue Hmong Raciosexual Parody." Visual Anthropology, 31:1-2, 93-115. This research essay closely examines the racial politics of “Thao Does Walt,” a YouTube parody of a scene in Eastwood’s Gran Torino, featuring Bee Vang, the lead actor from the film.
Mi T. Tran, et al. (2018). "Colorectal Cancer Beliefs, Knowledge, and Screening Among Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans." Cancer. 2018 April 1:124 Suppl 7:1552-1559. To date, there have only been a few studies pertaining to colorectal cancer (CRC) beliefs, knowledge, and screening among multiple Asian American populations. This study was conducted to ascertain knowledge and beliefs in 3 Asian American populations regarding the causes of CRC, its prevention, and factors associated with CRC screening.
Janice Y. Tsoh, et al. (2018). "Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines and Intention to Obtain Screening Among Nonadherent Filipino,Hmong, and Korean Americans." Cancer. 2018 April 1;124 Suppl 7:1560-1567. The authors of this study note that nonadherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among Asian Americans is high but not well understood. This article assesses correlates of screening intention among Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans who were nonadherent to CRC screening.
Books/Theses/Reports
Nathan Pope. (2018). Hmong Parent Choice in Hmong Language Programs in Central Valley California. EdD Dissertation, Mills College. This graduate research study assesses Hmong parents’ choices and experiences in choosing school district-provided educational programs that provide instruction in Hmong language for their children.
Luangchee Xiong. (2018). Negotiating Two Worlds: The Development of Career Aspirations. PhD Dissertation, California State University, Stanislaus. Utilizing research conducted among five Hmong women enrolled at Merced College during 2017, the author of this graduate qualitative study investigates how a group of contemporary Hmong American women negotiated modern and traditional values to engage in formal education and select their careers.
Academic Journal Articles/Other
Gavin Bart (2018) Ethnic differences in psychosocial factors in methadone maintenance: Hmong versus non-Hmong, Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 17:2, 108-122. The authors of this study evaluated psychosocial factors in 76 Hmong and 130 non-Hmong on methadone maintenance for at least two months in a single urban methadone maintenance clinic. Psychosocial factors studied included interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, and paranoid ideation dimensions.
Dao M. Fang, and Susan L. Stewart. (2018). "Social–Cultural, Traditional Beliefs, and Health System Barriers of Hepatitis B Screening Among Hmong Americans: A Case Study." Cancer. April 1:124 Suppl 7:1576-1582. Researchers have observed that the incidence of liver cancer in Hmong Americans is 5 times higher than that of non-Hispanic whites, while there is also a low hepatitis B screening rate (24%) among Hmong adults in contrast to other Asian American populations. The authors of this study conducted in Sacramento, CA examined Hmong perceptions of social-cultural determinants, traditional health beliefs, and health care system barriers that influence community-based hepatitis B screening interventions.
Belle P. Khuu, Hee Y. Lee, Anne Q. Zhou. (2018). "Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Hmong American Immigrants: Addressing the Health Disparities." Journal of Community Health. February; 43(1):11-18. The authors of this study assess health literacy levels in Hmong Americans and associated factors with a particular interest in how health literacy is related to health disparities experienced in Hmong American communities. The authors employ Andersen's behavioral model of health service as a theoretical framework.
Maichou Lor and Barbara J. Bowers. (2018). "Hmong Older Adults’ Perceptions of Insider and Outsider Researchers Does It Matter for Research Participation?" Nursing Research, May/June 2018, 67(3): 222–230. The goal of this study was to examine perceptions of Hmong older adults toward insider versus outsider researchers and the influence of these perceptions on their willingness to participate in research.
Louisa Schein and Bee Vang. (2018). "Micro-Exclusions, Raunch Aesthetics and In-Jokes: A Rogue Hmong Raciosexual Parody." Visual Anthropology, 31:1-2, 93-115. This research essay closely examines the racial politics of “Thao Does Walt,” a YouTube parody of a scene in Eastwood’s Gran Torino, featuring Bee Vang, the lead actor from the film.
Mi T. Tran, et al. (2018). "Colorectal Cancer Beliefs, Knowledge, and Screening Among Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans." Cancer. 2018 April 1:124 Suppl 7:1552-1559. To date, there have only been a few studies pertaining to colorectal cancer (CRC) beliefs, knowledge, and screening among multiple Asian American populations. This study was conducted to ascertain knowledge and beliefs in 3 Asian American populations regarding the causes of CRC, its prevention, and factors associated with CRC screening.
Janice Y. Tsoh, et al. (2018). "Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines and Intention to Obtain Screening Among Nonadherent Filipino,Hmong, and Korean Americans." Cancer. 2018 April 1;124 Suppl 7:1560-1567. The authors of this study note that nonadherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among Asian Americans is high but not well understood. This article assesses correlates of screening intention among Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans who were nonadherent to CRC screening.
HMONG STUDIES JOURNAL PUBLISHES VOLUME 18
At the end of December 2017, the Saint Paul-based Hmong Studies Journal published volume 18.
Articles in Volume 18 include the following:
"Does Acculturation and Stigma Affect Hmong Women’s Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Seek Counseling Services?" by Maiteng Lor, Emil Rodolfa and Beth Limberg
"Measuring Formal Intelligence in the Informal Learner: A Case Study of Hmong American Students and Cognitive Assessment" by Carl Romstad and Zha Blong Xiong
From Kwvtxhiaj and Pajntaub to Theater and Literature: The Role of Generation, Gender, and Human Rights
in the Expansion of Hmong American Art by Nengher Vang and Jeremy Hein
"Commentary: Ignorance as Bias: Radiolab, Yellow Rain, and 'The Fact of the Matter'" by Paul Hillmer and Mary Ann Yang
View the Hmong Studies Journal Volume 18 Press Release here: http://hmongstudies.org/HSJPressRelease18.pdf
View Volume 18 here: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hsj-volume-18-2017.html
Articles in Volume 18 include the following:
"Does Acculturation and Stigma Affect Hmong Women’s Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Seek Counseling Services?" by Maiteng Lor, Emil Rodolfa and Beth Limberg
"Measuring Formal Intelligence in the Informal Learner: A Case Study of Hmong American Students and Cognitive Assessment" by Carl Romstad and Zha Blong Xiong
From Kwvtxhiaj and Pajntaub to Theater and Literature: The Role of Generation, Gender, and Human Rights
in the Expansion of Hmong American Art by Nengher Vang and Jeremy Hein
"Commentary: Ignorance as Bias: Radiolab, Yellow Rain, and 'The Fact of the Matter'" by Paul Hillmer and Mary Ann Yang
View the Hmong Studies Journal Volume 18 Press Release here: http://hmongstudies.org/HSJPressRelease18.pdf
View Volume 18 here: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hsj-volume-18-2017.html
COMPREHENSIVE AND EXPANDED HMONG STUDIES RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARE ONLINE:
Doing research on a Hmong Studies research topic? More than 40 comprehensive and frequently updated online subject bibliographies of Hmong Studies works are available at the following link: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-bibliographies.html
A 2007-Present research bibliography is updated every few months with information about the latest research publications in Hmong Studies, online links to full-text are included where applicable:
http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-publications-from-2007-present.html
Doing research on a Hmong Studies research topic? More than 40 comprehensive and frequently updated online subject bibliographies of Hmong Studies works are available at the following link: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-bibliographies.html
A 2007-Present research bibliography is updated every few months with information about the latest research publications in Hmong Studies, online links to full-text are included where applicable:
http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-publications-from-2007-present.html
