Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
7-1-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Rehabilitation Counseling
First Advisor
Barbara Schoen
Second Advisor
Roy Chen
Third Advisor
Kim Finn
Abstract
This study examined attitudes toward career counseling among Hmong American men and women using the Attitudes Toward Career Counseling Scale. A nonexperimental, exploratory survey design was used, and data were collected through an online Qualtrics survey distributed across social media platforms. The final sample included 198 Hmong Americans from 18 states. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics, and independent two-tailed t tests assessed gender differences in the Value and Stigma subscales. Results showed no significant gender difference on the Value subscale, indicating that both men and women viewed career counseling as beneficial. However, 73.2% of participants had never used career counseling. A significant gender difference emerged on the Stigma subscale, with women scoring higher, meaning they reported greater stigma toward career counseling than men. These findings highlight the influence of cultural norms, stigma, and generational changes on helpseeking in the Hmong American community. Implications include the need for culturally responsive, gender-informed career counseling and increased outreach to reduce stigma. Future research should explore generational differences, qualitative perspectives, and broader gender identities.
Recommended Citation
Vang, C. (2025). Hmong American Men’s and Women’s Attitudes Toward Career Counseling [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley]. ScholarWorks @ UTRGV. https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1858
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