2/4 Anglo-European America Culture: Implications for assessment & TX Flashcards
(35 cards)
In what decade did racial and ethnic minorities account for approximately 80% of U.S. population growth?
In the 1990s
In the past 20 years, racial minorities have increased by more than what percent?
90%
In 2000, what was the average age for white people?
42 years old
In 2000, what was the average age for Hispanics?
28 years old
T/F: The median age for Whites are the older than Hispanics?
True
T/F: Asians are the best off money wise and African Americans are the poorest?
True
According to McMahan, 2012: What is Individualism?
A person places her own desires above those of the broader community.
How do most other cultures define themselves?
Through their relation to their family heritage
How much more are we working per year according to McMahan 2012?
2+ weeks
According to mcmahan 2012, how are mainstream Americans defined?
Through our work,
You are what you do
What else did McMahan, 2012 say regarding the American who spends 2+ more weeks a year on the job than s/he did 20 years ago?
- Limits free time, time with family and friends.
- “time saving devices” usually mean people end up doing more work.
What is the American family life like?
- Nuclear household
- Children and elderly cared for by outsiders—OK
- Mother responsible for everything (not extended family, neighborhood)
What are some things that are valued in mainstream culture?
- Independence
- youth and beauty
- we like speed; fast-pace
- Competition is good
What is the American communication style like?
- Don’t ask personal questions.
- Informality in interactions
- Honesty, assertiveness
- “cut to the chase”
T/F: Chronic disabilities account for a smaller portion of health issues in the U.S. than in its economic peers around the world?
False
What are many of these chronic disabilities caused by?
bad food choices
obesity
smoking
physical inactivity
and alcohol abuse.
However, there has been a substantial drop in deaths due to HIV/AIDS.
T/F: In the U.S. we separate illnesses of body and mind? & Rely on technology?
True
What must we do with families who rely on nontraditional healing methods?
NOT GET FRUSTRATED
we need to work with practitioners from that religion/culture.
Where are patients encouraged to learn as much as possible about their illness?
In the U.S.
In the US, who is held responsible for dispensing some of the treatment (i.e. injecting herself with insulin, changing her dressings)?
Patients
How do anglo european “mainstream” view materialism & money compared to other cultures?
White: They are more materialistic, more money and possessions=success (“she who dies w/ the most toys win”)
Other cultures:Detachment from money and possessions; spirituality
How do anglo European “mainstream” view dress in comparison to other cultures?
Whites: “dress for success” ideal;wide range of accepted dress
Other cultures: dress is a sign of prestige, wealth, position, often signifies religious beliefs
How do Anglo European “mainstream” view eating/food?
whites: eating is a necessity; often done as quickly as possible “fast food”
Other: Eating is a social experience; no rush to finish eating
How do Anglo European “Mainstream” view family?
Whites: focus on nuclear family; child oriented. youth respected and value; status diminishes with old age
Other: Focus on extended family; loyalty, and responsibility to family; age revered; children may have much responsibility for well-being of entire family
