Conference
Spread Thin: The Pressures on Asian-American Women and the Effects on their Health
Authors
- Lucas Martin-Flores (Iowa State University)
- Ariana Mora (Iowa State University)
- Sebastian Niles (Iowa State University)
Abstract
The multiple pressures among Asian Americans have led to a high rate of depression and/or suicide. This soc ietal burden appears to be higher among women because they face appearance, cu ltural, and academic pressures. Our research will focus on pressures produced by the model minority myth, and their effects on the health of Asian-American women.