基于符号互动论的侨乡留守儿童家乡认同感探析——以浙江省温州市为例

An Analysis of Hometown Identity among Left-Behind Children in Overseas Chinese Communities Based on Symbolic Interactionism: A Case Study of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province

The group of left-behind children in overseas Chinese communities is a byproduct of transnational migration by Chinese expatriates. The connection between these children and their hometown not only affects their healthy development and the quality of education in such communities, but also plays a crucial role in enabling their parents to focus on work abroad. This study takes Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province—a key overseas Chinese hometown in China—as a case study. Drawing on the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism, the research examines the status of hometown identity among these children from four dimensions. Based on the current situation and influencing factors, the paper proposes strategies for cultivating and enhancing the sense of hometown identity among left-behind children in overseas Chinese communities.

侨乡留守儿童群体是华侨华人流动迁移的产物。侨乡留守儿童与家乡的维系不仅影响其健康成长，影响侨乡教育质量，也是影响出国父母在国外专心工作的重要因素。本调研以全国重点侨乡浙江省温州市为例，以符号互动论为理论依据，从四个维度聚焦这一特殊群体的家乡认同感状况。基于调查该群体的家乡认同现状与影响因素，提出培养与提升侨乡留守儿童家乡认同感的策略。