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This qualitative study aims to explore the psychological needs of Nikkei (individuals of Japanese ancestry) elders that might influence their treatment seeking behaviors and service preferences. We conducted in-depth interviews with multiple community sources, including 41 Nikkei elders; 11 adult family members, friends, or personal caregivers; and 8 professional providers who served Nikkei elders in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using the Atlas.ti software. Applying the life course perspective, we aimed to understand similarities and differences among Nikkei elders in terms of their psychological needs. Results indicated that Nikkei elders shared five psychological needs including independence, cultural connection, social connection, feeling useful, and maintaining pride and dignity. Variations in psychological needs among Nikkei elders existed according to life experiences, generation, acculturation level, gender, socioeconomic status, and proximity to family members. We concluded by discussing the implications of our findings and suggestions to better meet the diverse health and service needs of Nikkei elders.

This qualitative study aims to explore the psychological needs of Nikkei (individuals of Japanese ancestry) elders that might influence their treatment seeking behaviors and service preferences. We conducted in-depth interviews with multiple community sources, including 41 Nikkei elders; 11 adult family members, friends, or personal caregivers; and 8 professional providers who served Nikkei elders in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using the Atlas.ti software. Applying the life course perspective, we aimed to understand similarities and differences among Nikkei elders in terms of their psychological needs. Results indicated that Nikkei elders shared five psychological needs including independence, cultural connection, social connection, feeling useful, and maintaining pride and dignity. Variations in psychological needs among Nikkei elders existed according to life experiences, generation, acculturation level, gender, socioeconomic status, and proximity to family members. We concluded by discussing the implications of our findings and suggestions to better meet the diverse health and service needs of Nikkei elders.

Background: The aim of this exploratory archival study was to discern the utility of the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) in identifying adaptive decision-making capacities among pilots with a history of alcohol dependence both with and without Cluster B personality features. Methods: Participants included 18 male airmen at the rank of captain with a history of receiving alcohol dependence treatment and subsequent referral for a fi tness-for-duty evaluation. Data from prior comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations conducted in a private practice setting at the mandate of the FAA utilizing criteria outlined in the HIMS program was used. ANOVA was conducted to compare pilots with (N 5 4) and without Cluster B personality features (N 5 14) on measures of decisionmaking capacities, intelligence, and executive functioning. Results: Pilots with Cluster B personality features were found to have a significantly lower Total Net T-Score on IGT (M 5 35.00, SD 5 9.27) than pilots without features of Cluster B (M 5 56.36, SD 5 9.55). Furthermore, with the exception of the fi rst 20 cards (i.e., Net 1); the groups signifi cantly differed in their Net scores. No statistically signifi cant difference was found on airmen ' s intelligence and executive functioning. Discussion: The present study found that alcohol-dependent airmen with Cluster B personality features evidenced signifi cantly poorer decisionmaking capacities as measured by the IGT in comparison to alcohol dependent airman without Cluster B personality features. Implications and limitations of the study are discussed.

This qualitative study aims to explore the psychological needs of Nikkei (individuals of Japanese ancestry) elders that might influence their treatment seeking behaviors and service preferences. We conducted in-depth interviews with multiple community sources, including 41 Nikkei elders; 11 adult family members, friends, or personal caregivers; and 8 professional providers who served Nikkei elders in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using the Atlas.ti software. Applying the life course perspective, we aimed to understand similarities and differences among Nikkei elders in terms of their psychological needs. Results indicated that Nikkei elders shared five psychological needs including independence, cultural connection, social connection, feeling useful, and maintaining pride and dignity. Variations in psychological needs among Nikkei elders existed according to life experiences, generation, acculturation level, gender, socioeconomic status, and proximity to family members. We concluded by discussing the implications of our findings and suggestions to better meet the diverse health and service needs of Nikkei elders.

Adults of Japanese descent (Nikkei) in the United States have higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than their white counterparts. Family norms toward CRC screening may influence screening behaviors of Nikkei adults. This community-based participatory research study explores if mailing educational pamphlets to Nikkei families can influence CRC knowledge, attitudes, and screening adherence; and trigger intergenerational communication about CRC. Among 56 parentoffspring dyads contacted, 24 were eligible (e.g., no prior CRC screening/diagnosis) and were randomized into 3 cohorts defined by the "target recipient(s)" of study pamphlets about CRC screening: parent only, offspring only, and both parent and offspring. Among the 19 completed dyads (79.2%=19/24), results showed that CRC knowledge of most pamphlet recipients increased

Background While schizophrenia is observed in different parts of the world across countries, ethnicities, and races, research indicates cultural factors play significant roles in the phenomenology of this illness. Cultural norms and values affect manifestations of this pathology; more specifically, they affect how symptoms are expressed, experienced, and interpreted. Given that culture affects manifestations of schizophrenia, cultural factors should be considered in the assessment of its symptoms in clinical trials. This study explores the differences and patterns in the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) item ratings across different geocultural regions. Identifying such patterns can give insights into culturally sensitive assessment practices and aid in developing more effective rater training and data surveillance that consider unique cultural factors. Methods Data were obtained from an international group of raters from 37 different countries, representing 6 geocultura...