The past and present cultural experiences of adopted Korean American adults

Sueyoung L. Song; Richard M. Lee

doi:10.1080/10926750902791946

The past and present cultural experiences of adopted Korean American adults

Sueyoung L. Song, Richard M. Lee

Psychology (Twin Cities)

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Abstract

This study used a mixed-method approach to examine the past and present cultural life experiences of Korean adult adoptees. Open-ended responses across four developmental periods (childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and adulthood) were qualitatively analyzed and categorized into seven categories of cultural activities. We then quantitatively investigated the relationship between these domains and ethnic identity. Ethnic identity was positively correlated with only cultural experiences from young adulthood. The practical relevance of the research findings to adopted adults and adoptive families is discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	19-36
Number of pages	18
Journal	Adoption Quarterly
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10926750902791946
State	Published - 2009

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Funding Information:
The research was supported by a University of Minnesota Grant-in-Aid of Research, Artistry, and Scholarship, a NIMH Research Supplement for Underrepresented Minorities, and a NIMH K-01 award (MH070740) to Dr. Lee.

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Cultural activities
Cultural socialization
International adoption
Korean adoptees
Racial and ethnic identity

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