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Innovation in International Feature

Identity, Family, and Faith: U.S. Third Culture Kids Transition to College

Pages 230-242 | Published online: 24 May 2016
 

Abstract

Recent trends in globalization have increased the number of U.S. children and adolescents being raised outside the United States. Using the framework of adults in transition, the authors sought to understand the structure of Third Culture Kids’ (TCKs), specifically Missionary Kids’, transition to college. Findings indicate that participants must negotiate new social and academic cultures while managing a sense of loss of cultural identity. Family and faith assisted students in developing personal coping skills and social support.

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Carrie Kortegast

Carrie Kortegast is an assistant professor of Higher Education in the Adult and Higher Education Program, Northern Illinois University. Emily M. Yount is a Masters student in the School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Emily M. Yount

Carrie Kortegast is an assistant professor of Higher Education in the Adult and Higher Education Program, Northern Illinois University. Emily M. Yount is a Masters student in the School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University.

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