Sibling Acculturation Discrepancy, Sibling Relationship Quality and Adjustment among Vietnamese and Chinese Canadian Young Adults

The purpose of this research study is to look at the role siblings play in cultural adaptation and psychological adjustment among Vietnamese and Chinese Canadian young adults.

To be eligible to participate, you must meet the following criteria:

1) Be Vietnamese or Chinese

2) Be between the ages of 18 to 29

3) Have a sibling between the ages of 16 to 29

4) Presently live in Canada

Participation is through web-based survey (by mail or in-person formats are also available). Participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw for gift certificates to Chapters/Indigo bookstore.

For more information or to participate in the study please contact

Trang Le at le4@uwindsor.ca or 519-973-4025.

The study is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Ben Kuo, University of Windsor, Department of Psychology, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.

This study has been approved by the University of Windsor Research Ethics Board

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