APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Acculturation, Cultural Preservation, and Identity Development: An Analysis of African Immigrant Sibling Dynamics
- 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