INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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The purpose of this study was to determine the cultural identity of sojourner Southeast Asian Third Culture Individuals (TCIs) studying in Philippine private universities through the exploration of their cultural transition experiences. In doing this, Pollock and Van Reken’s Third Culture Kid Identity Model and Kim’s Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory were applied. A descriptive research design was utilized in answering the specific research questions. Questionnaires were administered to 20 TCI respondents, between ages 18-27, who migrated to the Philippines and stayed for at least 1 year. The respondents came from 4 different countries in Southeast Asia. Research data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics. This study found that TCIs developed hidden immigrant identity and mirror identity, and experienced cultural integration. Transition difficulties encountered by the TCIs revolved around economic loss, career security, and life satisfaction. This study aimed to contribute to the development of a deeper understanding on how sojourner Southeast Asian TCIs in the Philippines experience cultural transition, which would help address their cultural transition issues and concerns through the formulation of the basis for developing a cultural program. Based on the study findings, it is recommended that it must be anchored on the real-life experiences of the TCIs, must facilitate mutual understanding of cultures (culture of host country and culture of TCI’s home country), and must offer ways on how TCIs could improve self-adjustments.
Keywords:
acculturation, cultural identity, cultural integration, sojourners, transition difficulties
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"Cultural Transition Experiences of Southeast Asian Third Culture Individuals: Basis for Developing Cultural Program", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.c221-c238, July-2023, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2307222.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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