Home > Conventions > Program Archive > 31st APS Annual Convention > Presentation
APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Racial Identity and Experiences of Racism from the Perspective of Adult, Asian, Transracial, International, Adoptees

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

  • Shonni Krengel
    University of St. Thomas
  • Jean Giebenhain
    University of St. Thomas
  • Muhammad Hindami
    University of St. Thomas
  • Malia Sherred
    University of St. Thomas
  • Logan Monahan
    University of St. Thomas
  • Martha Mulugeta
    University of St. Thomas

Abstract

This study examines Life Story interviews from 29, adult, Asian, transracial, international adoptees. Themes related to adoption, racial/cultural identity and belonging, and racism are examined. Themes that emerged from our data show that adoption and race are significant in the identities of our participants. Suggestions for adoption professionals are discussed.

Race and Ethnicity

← Poster Session IV