CHFA | Psychology Department Showcase: Projects In-Process
The Familial and Individual Experiences of Multicultural Individuals
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Psychology and International Studies
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Esther Malm
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This research project plans to examine the experiences of multicultural upbringings on identity formation and future outlooks of individuals. This study has three goals. First, to analyze the familial background of multicultural individuals by examining their parents’ cultural backgrounds, parenting styles, household and familial roles, and levels of acculturation. Furthermore, the study would explore how multicultural backgrounds impact individual identity formation by investigating individuals’ own values, customs, life satisfaction, levels of assimilation, definitions of success, and stressors associated with balancing both cultures. Finally, the study would also seek to understand the future outlooks of multicultural individuals by examining their plans for child-rearing, parenting styles, marital preferences, and future aspirations based on their cultural background. In this study, culture is operationally defined to focus on experiences and identity associated with one’s ethnic/racial identity. This project would utilize mixed methods research to investigate the research question. The sample would be recruited from the multicultural student population at Murray State University whose parents come from different ethnic/racial backgrounds. The proposed sample for the qualitative study is approximately ten – twelve, while the proposed sample for the survey portion is approximately 80 participants. These sample sizes are the minimum sample to ensure that the data has power to detect effect (i.e., the survey) and saturation point (qualitative study). The survey and the interview would each be approximately 15 minutes. The survey would be administered using an online link and analyzed using frequencies and appropriate statistics. The interviews would be recorded and transcribed for analysis. Using Thematic Analysis, participants’ responses would be coded, and themes related to the research question would be identified. Results would be presented in a descriptive format.
Location
Waterfield Gallery
Start Date
November 2021
End Date
November 2021
Fall Scholars Week 2021 Event
Psychology: Projects In-Progress
The Familial and Individual Experiences of Multicultural Individuals
Waterfield Gallery
This research project plans to examine the experiences of multicultural upbringings on identity formation and future outlooks of individuals. This study has three goals. First, to analyze the familial background of multicultural individuals by examining their parents’ cultural backgrounds, parenting styles, household and familial roles, and levels of acculturation. Furthermore, the study would explore how multicultural backgrounds impact individual identity formation by investigating individuals’ own values, customs, life satisfaction, levels of assimilation, definitions of success, and stressors associated with balancing both cultures. Finally, the study would also seek to understand the future outlooks of multicultural individuals by examining their plans for child-rearing, parenting styles, marital preferences, and future aspirations based on their cultural background. In this study, culture is operationally defined to focus on experiences and identity associated with one’s ethnic/racial identity. This project would utilize mixed methods research to investigate the research question. The sample would be recruited from the multicultural student population at Murray State University whose parents come from different ethnic/racial backgrounds. The proposed sample for the qualitative study is approximately ten – twelve, while the proposed sample for the survey portion is approximately 80 participants. These sample sizes are the minimum sample to ensure that the data has power to detect effect (i.e., the survey) and saturation point (qualitative study). The survey and the interview would each be approximately 15 minutes. The survey would be administered using an online link and analyzed using frequencies and appropriate statistics. The interviews would be recorded and transcribed for analysis. Using Thematic Analysis, participants’ responses would be coded, and themes related to the research question would be identified. Results would be presented in a descriptive format.