Identity profiles and psychological adjustment among adopted Korean American adolescents

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Identity profiles and psychological adjustment among adopted Korean American adolescents

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Reichwald, Reed Tyler

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2012-08

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Drawing upon social identity and intersectionality theories and research, I conducted a person-centered, multi-informant study of 158 pairs of adopted Korean American adolescents (AKAA) and their adoptive parents. Using cluster analytic procedures, I examined AKAA' patterns of identification across multiple social domains (ethnic, racial, and adoptive identities). The obtained clusters were validated empirically by comparing groups along relevant variables (e.g., engagement in ethnic and racial socialization, dissatisfaction with racial appearance, birth family interest, perceived discrimination, colorblind attitudes, diversity in friendship networks) on which they would be expected to differ . Finally, I examined the association between these identity profiles and psychological adjustment, including behavioral development and other measures of well-being. Results revealed the emergence of six conceptually unique identity clusters that differed significantly on the various validity constructs measured. However, the identity profiles were largely undifferentiated with respect to behavioral development per parent and adolescent reports on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ, Goodman, 1997). Group differences were found on broad psychological outcomes including life satisfaction, perceived school belongingness and peer competence, and school interest and motivation. Results confirm the importance of considering the collective impact of multiple social identities on a variety of outcomes.

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Adolescent

Adoption

Asian American

Ethnic

Identity

Intersectionality

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University of Minnesota Ph.D. dissertation. August 2012. Major:Psychology. Advisor: Richard M. Lee, Ph.D., 1 computer file (PDF); vii, 136 pages, appendices A-B.

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Reichwald, Reed Tyler. (2012). Identity profiles and psychological adjustment among adopted Korean American adolescents. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/139242.

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