Major
Communications Studies
Research Abstract
The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of female Asian American’s dating interracially and to gain insight into how they navigate dating. The study asked the following research questions: RQ1: What are female Asian American’s dating preferences today? RQ2: How do Asian Americans talk about any outside influences (e.g. family, friends, cultural expectations) that affect their decisions to date interracially? To answer the research questions, 3 female Asian American college students who have dated interracially were interviewed. Findings indicated that a person's personality overpowers their looks when it comes to who female Asian American women choose to date. Second, it has been noted that parental approval and their attitudes towards their partners play a role. Lastly, partner approval from their friends shape their dating choices.
Faculty Mentor/Advisor
Evelyn Y Ho
Included in
Navigating Relationships: The Influences on Female Asian American Women
The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of female Asian American’s dating interracially and to gain insight into how they navigate dating. The study asked the following research questions: RQ1: What are female Asian American’s dating preferences today? RQ2: How do Asian Americans talk about any outside influences (e.g. family, friends, cultural expectations) that affect their decisions to date interracially? To answer the research questions, 3 female Asian American college students who have dated interracially were interviewed. Findings indicated that a person's personality overpowers their looks when it comes to who female Asian American women choose to date. Second, it has been noted that parental approval and their attitudes towards their partners play a role. Lastly, partner approval from their friends shape their dating choices.
