The second generation's voice: Southeast Asian high school students' understanding and experiences of diaspora in California
Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological study was to explore second generation Southeast Asian (SEA) students' understanding and experiences of the SEA diaspora in California.Grounded in segmented acculturation, cultural-ecological theory, and AsianCrit, the study highlighted the perceptions and experiences of second generation SEA high school students concerning their schooling experience, cultural transition, and aspirations.Twelve second generation SEA students (Cambodian, Hmong, and Lao students) at a comprehensive, urban high school in California were interviewed.Through qualitative analysis, the study found 11 themes.Regarding their schooling experience, there were five themes: positive peer relationships, relationships with school staff, opportunities for school and community involvement, independence, and good academic performance.In terms of factors that contribute to their cultural transition, four themes emerged: language, family, beliefs about home environment, and friends.Concerning their aspirations, there were two themes: positive aspirations and autonomy.ix The study concludes with a discussion on the findings, implications for policy and practice, and recommendations for future research.
Author: Xeng Xiong
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3206782232