Goedhart, Ysabella (2021) No Place Like Home: The perception of home and identity for third culture kids. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The topic of this research concerns cultural identities and the feeling of belonging for third culture kids (TCKs) who have experienced moving to their passport country. TCKs are defined as individuals who have undergone international mobility during their childhood years, resulting in meaningful or relational involvement with other cultures. The research question guiding this thesis is, ‘How do TCKs perceive home and (cultural) identity during international mobility?’. To investigate this, eight semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted and analysed. The results showed that home is generally perceived as somewhere that is comfortable, safe and welcoming. Most participants identified their family and friends giving a sense of home. In terms of cultural identity, all participants said that being exposed to a variety of different cultures has shaped who they are. In regards to feelings of non-belonging, TCKs had difficulty adapting to their passport country. On the other hand, most participants perceived their passport country as a strong base or fallback point. The results of this study contribute to the growing understanding of the formation and retention of cultural identity in the context of international mobility.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Oosterhoff, A.T. |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2021 12:03 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2021 12:03 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3574 |
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