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Autor/in | Mohanty, Jayashree |
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Titel | Ethnic Identity and Psychological Well-Being of International Transracial Adoptees: A Curvilinear Relationship |
Quelle | In: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, (2015) 150, S.33-45 (13 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1520-3247 |
Schlagwörter | Ethnicity; Racial Identification; Adoption; Well Being; Asians; Adolescents; Young Adults; Self Esteem |
Abstract | Research in general has shown a beneficial effect of ethnic identity on adoptees' psychological well-being. However, studies also indicate that overemphasis on birth culture and racial/ethnic differences may negatively impact adoptees' overall adjustment. Using Rojewski's (2005) and Brodzinsky's (1987) propositions of a balanced approach to adoption and culture issues, this study examines the curvilinear relationship between ethnic identity and psychological well-being of international adoptees (i.e., psychological well-being will be high when ethnic identity is moderate instead of either low or high). Using data from a study on identity development and psychological well-being in international adoptees, the hypothesized relationship was examined among 100 internationally adopted Asian adolescents and young adults placed with White parents in the United States. Results indicated that a moderate level of ethnic identity was associated with positive esteem, whereas low and high levels of ethnic identity were related to low self-esteem. Implications for practice and research are discussed. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2020/1/01 |