Experiences of Bicultural Identity Negotiation for the Second-Generation Iranian/Persian American
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Jafari , Nima
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Daneshpour, Manijeh
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Alliant International University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2020
GENERAL NOTES
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102 p.
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Psy.D.
Body granting the degree
Alliant International University
Text preceding or following the note
2020
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This phenomenological study examines the experience of bi-cultural individuals and their sense of identity highlighting the experience of Iranian/Persian Americans living in the United States. The study interviewed twelve individuals that were of second-generation Iranian/Persian American decent. Individuals were provided with semi-structured interviews involving five main questions with several follow-up questions. Findings of this study surround concepts of Identity Negotiation, how individuals make decisions in impactful moments, and how they make sense of those decisions moving forward. This study highlights three main themes including: Iranian/Persian Identity, American Identity, and Hyphenated Identity. This study also explores numerous subthemes surrounding the Iranian history/revolution, culture in regard to religion/expectations/language, freedom, diversity, sports, and negotiating identities.