A Study of Factors Influencing Multicultural Acceptance among Middle School Students in Korea

A longitudinal study investigating the relationships among multicultural receptivity, sense of community, and self‐esteem of Korean adolescents

“…Recent studies (Baek & Chung, 2017; Hogg et al, 2017; Kim, 2019; Lee & Jun, 2014; G. Park 2009; Park & Won, 2010; Seo et al, 2015) indicate that adolescents' multicultural receptivity can be enhanced by participating in volunteering activities and by having meaningful relationships with parents, peers, and teachers. This study partly confirms the findings by Seo et al (2015) and Lee (2015) that multicultural acceptance or receptivity is deeply related to sense of community. Multicultural receptivity is affected by adolescents' relationships with parents, peers, and teachers.…”

Analysis of Longitudinal Relationship among Elementary and Middle School Students Multicultural Acceptance, Self-concept, and Community Consciousness using the Latent Growth Model

“…In other words, by developing a positive ego, it is possible to develop a tolerant attitude toward different cultures and races (Bennett, 2009). Another major factor influencing multicultural acceptance is community consciousness (Seo, Jo, & Kim, 2015), which is defined as a sense of belonging that is influenced by each organization in the society and formed in the interactions among members with a sense of influence (Kang & Jang, 2013). Community consciousness (Hahn & Oh, 2013), which represents psychological states such as a sense of belonging, intimacy, homogeneity, and family consciousness felt by members of the community, is related to lifestyle habits and attitudes that are naturally created in the community environment (Chae, 2013).…”