Date of Graduation
Summer 8-9-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
First Advisor
Rick Ferm
Second Advisor
Michelle Montagno
Third Advisor
Susan McNiesh
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the identity development processes of transracial adoptees in college, using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore the lived experiences of individuals from this community through in-depth interviewing. This study identified nine superordinate themes and eighteen sub-themes providing knowledge on the dynamic processes of multidimensional identity development of transracial adoptees in college. Despite variability and differences across participant experiences, these themes function as major paradigms illustrating participants’ understanding of their respective identity development and lived experiences. The results of this study may serve as a basis for further exploration of transracial adoptees’ identity development.
Recommended Citation
Cecil, A. G. (2024). Emergent Themes In Identity Development For Transracial Adoptees: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/diss/686
