No Soy de Aqui ni Soy de Alla: Transgenerational Cultural Identity Formation

Keywords

cultural identity, acculturation, immigration, identity formation, family, multigeneration, transgenerational, oppression, differentiation, connection

Abstract

The transgenerational cultural identity model offers a detailed understanding of the immigration experience by challenging agendas of assimilation and by expanding on existing theories of cultural identity. Based on this model, immigration is a complex phenomenon influenced by many variables such as sociopsychological dimensions, family, oppression, and quality of reception in the new country. These factors produce different outcomes of cultural identity. Potential applications of the model for educational institutions serving Latina/o students are discussed.

Original Publication Citation

Parra Cardona, J. R., Busby, D. M., & Wampler, R. S. (2004). No soy de aqui ni soy de alla: Transgenerational cultural identity formation. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 3, 322-337.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2004-10-01

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7404

Publisher

Journal of Hispanic Higher Education

Language

English, Spanish

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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