APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Acculturation, Cultural Preservation, and Identity Development: An Analysis of African Immigrant Sibling Dynamics

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • Luiza Perez Ortiz
    The State University of New York, Geneseo
  • Elise Miller
    The State University of New York at Geneseo
  • Beula Akande
    State University of New York College at Geneseo
  • Selena Pham
    State University of New York College at Geneseo
  • Jacqueline Johnson
    State University of New York College at Geneseo
  • Ganie DeHart
    SUNY Geneseo
  • Ganie DeHart
    The State University of New York, Geneseo
  • Nicholas Palumbo
    State University of New York College at Geneseo
  • Nicholas Palumbo

Abstract

This research examines African Immigrant emerging adults' concepts of sibling relationships to contextualize the nature and relevance in cultural preservation, identity development, and acculturation. Thematic analysis revealed salient themes regarding identity development, cultural transition and acculturation experiences, and cultural preservation.

Family Relationships

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