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The research literature indicates ethnic identity as a critical
aspect to the development of ethnic minority youth. However, past studies have
predominately focused on the extent to which an individual has explored and
committed to an ethnic identity, and less on the developmental process as to how
ethnic identities are constructed. The current thesis examined the relationship
between the ... read moresophistication of meaning making reflected through narrative accounts
and cognitive and affective dimensions of ethnic identity measured through a
survey from two ethnic minority groups: Mixed Ethnic Heritage young adults and
Asian Heritage youth in the U.S. Results from the study suggested no significant
relationship between sophistication of meaning making and dimensions of ethnic
identification. However, sophistication of meaning making among ethnicity-related
stories suggested developmental and within group differences between the Mixed
Ethnic Heritage young adults and Asian Heritage youth.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2019.
Submitted to the Dept. of Child Development.
Advisor: Jayanthi Mistry.
Committee: Calvin Gidney, and Jean Wu.
Keyword: Developmental psychology.read less
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