The racial and ethnic identity development of Korean American transracial adoptees and its impact on their college experience

Permanent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d20002971
Title:
The racial and ethnic identity development of Korean American transracial adoptees and its impact on their college experience
Creator:
Kim, Chong Sun (Author)
Contributor:
Truong, Kimberly A. (Advisor)
McNabb, Joseph W. (Advisor)
McMickens, Tryan L. (Committee member)
Publisher:
Boston, Massachusetts : Northeastern University, 2012
Date Accepted:
October 2012
Date Awarded:
December 2012
Type of resource:
Text
Genre:
Doctoral theses
Format:
electronic
Digital origin:
born digital
Abstract/Description:
Transracial adoption has created a hidden identity for this population, which in turn has had profound impact on their understanding of self; especially their racial and ethnic identity. This research focuses on the needs of Korean American transracial adoptees in particular, during their transition into higher education. In this portraiture, I explored the lived experiences of Korean American transracial adoptees and their ethnic and racial identity development and its impact on their overall college experiences. Critical race theory guided the research questions used for this analysis. General guide interview were conducted with a total of four Korean American transracial adoptees. Two adoptees are currently attending colleges in Massachusetts and two adoptees are recent graduates from colleges in Massachusetts. Findings from this research may be used by college administrators, staff, and faculty to raise awareness of issues and challenges adoptees may face in college and to better serve these students in college. Furthermore, these findings support the importance of narrative and allowing individuals to find their voice in telling their stories.
Subjects and keywords:
Ethnic Identity
Higher Education
Korean American transracial adoptee
Racial Identity
Transracial Identity Development
Curriculum and Social Inquiry
Education
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17760/d20002971
Permanent Link:
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d20002971
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