“Here, Everybody Moves”: Using Relational Cultural Therapy with Adult Third-Culture Kids

Melles, Elizabeth A.; Frey, Lisa L.

doi:10.1007/s10447-014-9211-6

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“…The limited research conducted so far on TCK/ATCK populations has tended to be qualitative in design (Melles and Frey, 2014; Peterson and Plamondon, 2009). The present study investigates whether there is a quantifiable difference between ATCKs and non-ATCKs on the constructs of ethnic identity, wellbeing, loneliness, attachment, resilience, and self-concept clarity.…”

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Examining the Impact of a Third Culture Kid Upbringing: Wellbeing, Attachment and Ethnic Identity Strength in Adult Third Culture Kids

Doherty¹,

Lieu²,

Aledeh

et al. 2023

Jnl of Research in Internatl Education

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Third Culture Kids (TCK) are generally considered to be children who spend a significant period living outside of their home country but reside only temporarily in one or more host country/ies. TCKs’ upbringing, it is argued, may lead to a number of negative psychological outcomes including depression, anxiety, and identity and attachment issues. This quantitative study based on a total of 489 participants compares the self-report responses of adults who had been TCKs with those of non-TCK adults, on the measures of ethnic identity, wellbeing, loneliness, attachment, resilience, and self-concept clarity. Results indicate that TCK adults had a weaker ethnic identity, greater resilience, and were less comfortable forming close relationships than non-TCK adults. Among TCK adults, having siblings was associated with reduced attachment anxiety and greater resilience, while practising a religion was related to increased ethnic identity. Findings indicate the need to raise awareness among parents, teachers, and counsellors about the difficulties that TCKs might face.

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Examining the Impact of a Third Culture Kid Upbringing: Wellbeing, Attachment and Ethnic Identity Strength in Adult Third Culture Kids

Doherty¹,

Lieu²,

Aledeh

et al. 2023

Jnl of Research in Internatl Education

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“…Well-being is defined as the subjective emotional state associated with positive feelings and an overall satisfaction with one’s life [ 13 ]. Studies have shown that relocation can negatively impact one’s subjective well-being, such as causing emotional and social problems, and in more severe cases, it could lead to psychological disorders, such as depression and eating disorders [ 14 ]. On the other hand, sociocultural adjustment refers to the individual’s ability to cope with daily problems in the new environment, the degree of fit and familiarity to the new host culture, and the redefinition of personal and social roles within the host environment [ 4 , 15 ].…”

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Sociocultural Adjustment and Well-being Among Third Culture Kids and Their Families: Protocol for a Longitudinal Study

Ooi¹,

Reed²,

Marchal-Jones³

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Increasing globalization has led to more families with children being relocated each year, highlighting the importance of issues, such as adjustment and psychological well-being, in this population. These children, commonly known as third culture kids, often spend a significant part of their developmental years in countries and cultures foreign to them. Objective Our longitudinal study aims to examine the roles of cognitive, psychological, sociocultural, and family factors in the longitudinal trajectories of the well-being and sociocultural adjustment of third culture kids and their families over time. Methods This study adopts both quantitative and qualitative procedures. Data from both procedures will be collected at baseline and at a 1-year follow-up. We aim to recruit 150 to 200 participants between 7 and 17 years old and one of their primary caregivers. After providing informed consent, participants will complete an online survey. Outcome measures include validated questionnaires on well-being and sociocultural adjustment. Predictor measures include validated questionnaires on negative self-thoughts, emotion regulation, resilience, psychological attributes, self-esteem, stress, acculturative stress, cultural intelligence, couple satisfaction, and family functioning. A multiple regression model will be used to analyze quantitative data. In addition, 15 to 20 families who participate in the online survey will be randomly selected to take part in a family interview focusing on questions related to well-being, relocation experiences, cultural issues, and challenges. A concurrent triangulation mixed methods design will be used to analyze and interpret data from both quantitative and qualitative methods. Results As of March 15, 2022, a total of 138 children and 126 parents have completed the baseline online survey. In addition, 44 children and 48 parents have completed the 1-year follow-up online survey. A total of 8 families have completed the baseline family interview, while 4 families have completed the 1-year follow-up interview. Data analyses, transcription of the interview, and preparation for publication are on-going. Conclusions Findings from this study would enable us to understand the adjustment processes, and risk and protective factors associated with the well-being and sociocultural adjustment of third culture kids and their families in Switzerland, which could have implications on the development of intervention programs for individuals and families to address acculturation and adjustment issues. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/30088

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Circle of Relationship: a counseling intervention for confucian-asian adult Third Culture Kids

Mizutani

Waalkes

2022

Int J Adv Counselling

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“Here, Everybody Moves”: Using Relational Cultural Therapy with Adult Third-Culture Kids

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

Examining the Impact of a Third Culture Kid Upbringing: Wellbeing, Attachment and Ethnic Identity Strength in Adult Third Culture Kids

Examining the Impact of a Third Culture Kid Upbringing: Wellbeing, Attachment and Ethnic Identity Strength in Adult Third Culture Kids

Sociocultural Adjustment and Well-being Among Third Culture Kids and Their Families: Protocol for a Longitudinal Study

Circle of Relationship: a counseling intervention for confucian-asian adult Third Culture Kids

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