2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105612
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Acculturation and a sense of belonging of children in U.S. Schools and communities: The case of Japanese families

Abstract: Highlights Acculturation poses various psychosocial challenges to children and their parents. The presence of Ibasho supports acculturation of Japanese children and parents. Ibasho is a place where individuals feel acceptance, belonging, and comfort. Japanese children found Ibasho in their relationships with friends from Japan. The… Show more

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“… 35 Thus, an individual’s perceived sense of belonging affects his or her perceptions of the school in the new environment and motivation to participate in school activities, as well as the individual’s ability to establish stable, close relationships with others (peers, teachers). 65 When college students experience a sense of belonging to the school, they will participate more actively in learning and activities, take the initiative to establish good relationships with teachers and peers, and gradually develop a sense of identification with the school and the culture in the process, which will better promote their acculturation. 66 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 35 Thus, an individual’s perceived sense of belonging affects his or her perceptions of the school in the new environment and motivation to participate in school activities, as well as the individual’s ability to establish stable, close relationships with others (peers, teachers). 65 When college students experience a sense of belonging to the school, they will participate more actively in learning and activities, take the initiative to establish good relationships with teachers and peers, and gradually develop a sense of identification with the school and the culture in the process, which will better promote their acculturation. 66 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Family should instill in children safe working models from themselves and others, a greater level of belief and social cooperation, reduced risk-taking to achieve a status and popularity with peers and school community, reduced harassment (Danet, 2020;Lau & Li, 2011;Nusinovici et al, 2018;Shaw et al, 2019;Simpson et al, 2012), and lowered depression (Nagy-Pénzes et al, 2020). Children playing and learning in schools which are situated in places other than their places of birth experience a greater challenge and desire to socialize (Kayama & Yamakawa, 2020).…”
Section: B Genders Of the Parents And The Childmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Asai et al [233] discussed the formal childcare and informal childcare provided by grandparents in Japan and if the change in the household structure did not occur, the growth of childcare availability would have increased the maternal employment rate. Kayama and Yamakawa [234] pointed out that Japanese families who are acclimated to a new culture (in the U.S.) encounter various psychosocial challenges, including a loss of a sense of belonging, which can result in social isolation and withdrawal.…”
Section: Japanmentioning
confidence: 99%