Bicultural Identity Negotiation, Conflicts, and Intergroup Communication Strategies
- 24 May 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
- Vol. 42 (2), 112-134
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17475759.2013.785973
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the significant yet understudied topic of bicultural identity and intergroup-intercultural communication. Ting-Toomey’s identity negotiation theory and Giles’ communication accommodation theory guide this investigation into the meaning construction of “bicultural identity” of Asian/Caucasian individuals and their intergroup communication strategies. Bicultural identity development is a multilayered, complex lived experience. Response analysis to the research questions revealed eight thematic patterns such as bicultural construction of integrated identity, distinctive communication practice, and identity buffering strategies. These patterns culminate to the proposed idea of a “double-swing bicultural identity” model. The study concludes with a discussion on contributions, limitations, and future directions.This publication has 22 references indexed in Scilit:
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