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Civic Engagement of Asian American Youth
Sat, April 10, 2:30 to 4:00pm EDT (2:30 to 4:00pm EDT), SIG Sessions, SIG-Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans Paper and Symposium SessionsAbstract
The current study examined the civic engagement (CE) of Asian American youth whose CE is less examined as compared to other youth groupings. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 student leaders from a Tier One university in Southeast Texas. The current study probed the students’ perspectives about their CE and the influences of peers, family, school and community on their CE. The frameworks of Positive Youth Development, social capital, and Asian Critical theory were used to analyze the data. Following the grounded theory methodology, the current study developed the conceptualization of “civic engagement as empowerment.” Being civically engaged enabled the research participants to subvert negative stereotypes against Asian Americans and develop leadership qualities. Implications for civic education were discussed.