Assessing Asian American Family Acculturation in Clinical Settings: Guidelines and Recommendations for Mental Health Professionals

Abstract

In this chapter, we present the background and rationale for assessing acculturation in Asian American families. We discuss key Asian American family acculturation issues: family dynamics, family structure, developmental considerations, and family ecologies. In addition, we present clinical guidelines to assess Asian American family acculturation and its impact on the parent–child and couple subsystems.