이주배경 중국동포 청소년의 정체성에 관한 질적 사례연구

A Qualitative Case Study on the Identity of Korean-Chinese Adolescents with Migrant Backgrounds

Objective: This study examined the identity of Korean-Chinese adolescents with migrant backgrounds living in South Korea. Methods: To achieve this goal, data was collected through in-depth interviews of four Korean-Chinese adolescents with migrant backgrounds and analyzed using a case study research method. Results: The analysis showed that soon after migration, Korean-Chinese adolescents experienced difficulties and conflicts in language, academic and career choices, peer relations. Second, parents, peers, and teachers were included as contextual factors that influence the formation of an adolescent’s identity. Third, bilingualism, nationality, and attitude toward their backgrounds emerged as important identity-related issues. Finally, the participants identified themselves as closer to Koreans or Korean-Chinese, and the more they adapted to Korean society, the more they perceived themselves as being closer to Koreans from Korean-Chinese. Conclusions: Based on these findings, practical and policy guidelines to be considered for supporting Korean-Chinese adolescents with migrant backgrounds are proposed.