Identity Development in the Life of a Second-Generation Filipino Immigrant
Faculty Mentor
Kassahun Kebede
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
4-14-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
4-14-2026 11:20 AM
Location
PUB 317
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Sociology
Abstract
This research paper analyses the identity development and experiences of a second-generation Filipino immigrant and the relationship that they have to their home country and the United States. To do so, we held an interview with the respondent and recorded their responses. These results showed that identity formation is not a linear process and that there are a variety of pan-ethnic or mixed relationships that immigrants can have with their parent’s country and their current residential country. The findings of this study can be used to challenge current theories of assimilation in order to gain a full understanding of the immigrant experience.
Recommended Citation
Beck, Colin, "Identity Development in the Life of a Second-Generation Filipino Immigrant" (2026). 2026 Symposium. 6.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2026/op_2026/o1_2026/6
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Identity Development in the Life of a Second-Generation Filipino Immigrant
PUB 317
This research paper analyses the identity development and experiences of a second-generation Filipino immigrant and the relationship that they have to their home country and the United States. To do so, we held an interview with the respondent and recorded their responses. These results showed that identity formation is not a linear process and that there are a variety of pan-ethnic or mixed relationships that immigrants can have with their parent’s country and their current residential country. The findings of this study can be used to challenge current theories of assimilation in order to gain a full understanding of the immigrant experience.
