| A | B |
|---|
| Kinship relations are important | African Americans |
| Grandparents very involved in raising young children | African Americans |
| Male and female roles are egalitarian | African Americans |
| Often women work outside of the home | African Americans |
| Children are expected to respect and obey their elders | African Americans |
| There is a deep sense of mutual responsibility among members | African Americans |
| Spirituality and church membership are important | African Americans |
| The leading cause of death among young males is homicide | African Americans |
| Families are largely patricarchal | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Clearly defined roles for males and females | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Major decisions are made by parents | Hispanics/Latinos |
| The welfare of the family is moe important than the welfare of the individual | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Stresses interdependence rather than independence | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Their native language is important | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Individuals are expected to refrain from discussing personal problems with outsiders | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Spirituality, religion and church attendance are important | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Their view is that control over life's events is external | Hispanics/Latinos |
| Great importance is placed on family honor | Asian Americans |
| Elders are revered | Asian Americans |
| Families have structured roles for members | Asian Americans |
| Consideration is given to what is best for everyone rather than what is best for an individual | Asian Americans |
| Open conflicts are discouraged | Asian Americans |
| Generally reluctant to share private matters with strangers | Asian Americans |
| Individuals are not likely to seek treatment for mental illness, as mental illness is seen as bringing shame o the family | Asian Americans |
| Seeking treatment for physical symptoms is more acceptable | Asian Americans |
| It is important to observe cultural proprieties before beginning a serious discussion of issues | Asian Americans |
| The treatment of choice would be direct, structured, short-term, problem solving | Asian Americans |
| Avoid eye contact | Asian Americans |
| Reluctant to directly express emotions | Asian Americans |
| Elders are held in high regard | Native Americans |
| Generosity is a value | Native Americans |
| Rigid gender roles exist | Native Americans |
| The belief is held that tribes are responsible for raising children | Native Americans |
| Trust is placed in tribal decisions made by others outside of the tribe | Native Americans |
| Great importance is placed on tribal customs and rituals | Native Americans |
| Individuals listen rather than talk | Native Americans |
| Have a spiritual and holist approach to life | Native Americans |
| The social worker may need to model self disclosure and verbal expression | Native Americans |
| Treatment of choice would include a non-directive, collaborative approach, utilizing the network of tribal elders and traditional healers within the culture | Native Americans |
| Avoids eye contact | Native Americans |
