2014
DOI: 10.1007/s10823-014-9253-6
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Contextual Influences on Ethnic Identity Formation: A Case Study of Second-Generation Korean Americans Baby Boomers in Midlife

Abstract: This paper details a study on ethnic identity in midlife, illuminating identity formation as a complex life course phenomenon. The study addresses the importance of ethnic identity in understanding the experiences of racial and ethnic Baby Boomers as both recipients of care and as caregivers to their aging parents (first generation immigrants). Using a case study of second-generation Korean American Baby Boomers, the primary aims of this study are: (a) to explore how the relationship between age and race/ethni… Show more

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“…Stereotypes [61,62] and stigmatization related to one's skin color and social class preserved institutional stereotypes among some immigrants [56]. Negative stereotyping, racialization, and microaggressions impacted the sense of belonging [57] as immigrants did not feel welcomed [57,78] or were viewed as foreigners [70]. Intercultural contacts are positively associated with a strong sense of relationship to place.…”
Section: Conceptual Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Stereotypes [61,62] and stigmatization related to one's skin color and social class preserved institutional stereotypes among some immigrants [56]. Negative stereotyping, racialization, and microaggressions impacted the sense of belonging [57] as immigrants did not feel welcomed [57,78] or were viewed as foreigners [70]. Intercultural contacts are positively associated with a strong sense of relationship to place.…”
Section: Conceptual Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Loss of professional identity, language challenges, and loss of sense of selfled to sorrow and depression for some [72]. Despite learning the language of the host society, one's physical appearance impacts their social identity due to cultural barriers [70]. Self-identity in the settlement country was expanded when immigrants felt they were welcomed [53].…”
Section: Conceptual Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
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