This paper aims to gain an in-depth understanding of construction of ethnic identity and feeling ofbelonging through a case study on Macedonian diaspora in Australia. It examines the aspects whichinfluenced the construction of their (ethnic) identity and what kind of impact the migration processhad on their feeling of belonging. For that purpose, a qualitative research method was chosenconsisting of 9 semi-structured interviews with members of the Macedonian diaspora who havelived in Australia for more than 20 years. The result shows that the decisive factors in determiningtheir ethnic identity was the language, the Macedonian as well as Australian culture and the linkageto their homeland. In addition, although they showed that they have adopted Australian culture butalso kept their Macedonian culture, the psychological condition, memories, place attachment andfamily seemed to be essential for the prevalence of Macedonian ethnic identity and feeling ofbelonging.

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The current study aimed to explore the direct effect of insecure adult attachment on subjective wellbeing and its indirect effect via racial-ethnic identity. Additionally, the present study examined the extent to which racial-ethnic socialization practices may moderate adult attachment and racial-ethnic identity link. The final sample included 213 emerging adults (M = 20.94; SD = 2.96) with diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds. PROCESS Model 4 and 1 were used to examine the direct and indirect effect of insecure attachment on subjective wellbeing via racial-ethnic identity variables and the interaction effect between insecure attachment and racial-ethnic socialization on racial-ethnic identity variables. Results indicated the direct effect of insecure attachment on subjective wellbeing but did not support hypotheses for the indirect effect of insecure attachment on subjective wellbeing via the racial-ethnic identity variables. Additionally, results indicated that overt socialization buffered the negative impact of attachment avoidance on racial-ethnic identity exploration. Furthermore, racial-ethnic identity variables and subjective wellbeing significantly differed across racial-ethnic groups and socioeconomic statuses. Findings provide insight on the distinct concepts of attachment and racial-ethnic identity as they highlight inter- and intra-personal components, respectively. Mental health professionals may utilize overt socialization to help clients develop a sense of purpose and meaning related to their identity. Limitations, future research directions, and counseling implications are discussed.

The increasing presence of "Latinos" in higher education presents a challenge to the academy, particularly in understanding their adjustment to the college environment (Umana-Taylor, Diversi & Fine, 2002). This study investigates how ethnically diverse "Latino\a" undergraduates construct and affirm ethnic identity. The findings suggest that a "Latino\a" pan-ethnicity is problematic because of the diversity of national origins, family histories, linguistic preferences, and cultural traditions that exists among the different nationalities that comprise this ethnic group. Unlike previous generations of immigrants, new diaspora "Latinos" seek integration into American society as bilinguals with linguistic command for both Spanish and English and resist abandonment of national identities and culture. These are suggestive of transnational identities that are multiple and adaptive to a variety of contexts and situations; rather than being fixed and constant. / Ph. D.

The racial and ethnic diversity of the United States continues to evolve due to increases in immigration from nearly all parts of the globe, including the Caribbean region. Like the U.S., this region can also be considered a melting pot of cultures, with the Afro-Caribbean population widely scattered across these island nations. Important to this investigation is the large diaspora population of Black Caribbean immigrants (BCs) in the U.S. who are often viewed as African American simply by virtue of their skin tone and facial features. As such, this racial consolidation does not take into account their distinct history, immigrant experiences, and cultural 'separateness,' particularly with respect to mental health counseling. Current research is limited as to how the racial and ethnic identities of various generations of Black Caribbean immigrants in the U.S have shaped their experiences—and especially how racism in American may be impacting their lives. Moreover, their already limited experience with the counseling process may be undermined by culturally-inappropriate services that do not consider their distinct cultural beliefs and needs. Guided by known and respected clinical standards for multicultural counseling and training for culturally-competent counseling, this qualitative study explored the counseling experiences of eight English-speaking BCs. Themes related to if and how mental health clinicians are actually addressing their racial distinctiveness, ethnic identity, and immigrant experiences were highlighted. Implications for counselors, counselor educators, and Black Caribbean immigrants were summarized. / Ph. D.

This study explores the role of language in constructing identity and promoting belonging for seventeen Fijian college students at one U.S. based university in the Pacific Rim. Focus group interviews were analyzed for how students described the role that language played in constructing student identity and mediating connection. Analysis was grounded in post-structural perspectives of identity alongside vā – the Oceanic notion that encompasses identity and belonging. Students described themes of native language proficiency in reinforcing kinship relationships and in participating in cultural traditions and practices. They also expressed other ways of maintaining vā without proficiency in their native languages. Other students noted the affordances of speaking English to participating in global economies and global cultures, including schooling at the university. Implications highlight the need for educational policies, practices, and pedagogies that empower Fijian students to be successful in academic and public spaces, while helping them maintain connection to their ethnic communities and identities—to promote belonging, and to maintain their positions in the vā.

The Anthropological Papers of the University of Arizona is a peer-reviewed monograph series sponsored by the School of Anthropology. Established in 1959, the series publishes archaeological and ethnographic papers that use contemporary method and theory to investigate problems of anthropological importance in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and related areas.

李漢來. / "2002年7月" / 論文 (哲學碩士)--香港中文大學, 2002. / 參考文獻 (leaves 138-142) / 附中英文摘要. / "2002 nian 7 yue" / Li Hanlai. / Lun wen (zhe xue shuo shi)--Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 2002. / Can kao wen xian (leaves 138-142) / Fu Zhong Ying wen zhai yao. / 摘要 --- p.ii / 圖表目錄 --- p.vii / Chapter 第一章： --- 引論 --- p.1 / Chapter 第一節： --- 硏究問題的提出 --- p.1 / 尋找失落了的香港人六四事件論述主體性 --- p.1 / 尋找香港人六四事件論述與身份認同的關係 --- p.2 / Chapter 第二節： --- 硏究意義與貢獻 --- p.3 / 「香港人與六四事件」硏究方向的確立 --- p.3 / 以六四事件論述補充香港身份認同硏究 --- p.6 / 香港人的六四事件論述的發掘、分類與詮釋 --- p.7 / Chapter 第三節： --- 全文組織 --- p.8 / Chapter 第二章： --- 文獻評論 --- p.9 / Chapter 第四節： --- 西方的身份認同硏究：從民族性到公民性 --- p.9 / 民族主義 --- p.9 / 民族主義起源：六四事件是社會制度之爭？ --- p.10 / 想像共同體：六四事件中的文化矛盾 --- p.11 / 民族國家建構：中港的相異發展經驗 --- p.12 / 兩種民族主義：六四事件反映的地方意識 --- p.13 / 自由民族主義:香港人的六四訴求 --- p.13 / 公民資格 --- p.16 / 三種公民權利：六四中港人想要什麼？ --- p.16 / 公民權利的割裂：六四的河水與井水 --- p.18 / 政體性質和統治策略：作爲特區的香港 --- p.19 / 主動與被動公民資格：港人的六四參與 --- p.21 / 公民的集體行動：六四作爲社會運動 --- p.22 / Chapter 第五節： --- 香港的身份認同硏究：在問卷調查與案例研究之間 --- p.24 / 分裂的身份認同 --- p.25 / 「香港人」對「中國人」 --- p.27 / 國家認同危機？ --- p.28 / 自由主義公民 --- p.28 / 歷史與案例 --- p.29 / Chapter 第三章： --- Q方法論槪述 --- p.32 / Chapter 第六節： --- Q方法論：身份認同與論述分析的橋樑 --- p.32 / Chapter 第七節： --- 實際硏究設計簡介 --- p.35 / Chapter 第四章： --- 論匯與Q樣本 --- p.38 / Chapter 第八節： --- 論匯的取材 --- p.38 / 精英政論 --- p.38 / 民主自由、國家角色、民族認同、公民資格 / 通俗文化產品 --- p.65 / 電影、流行曲、詩、漫畫 / 大眾個人感想 --- p.91 / 少年人、青年人、成年人 / Chapter 第九節： --- Q樣本：檢視的範疇 --- p.101 / Chapter 第五章： --- 香港人的六四事件論述的詮釋 --- p.105 / Chapter 第十節： --- Q因子與論述分類結果 --- p.105 / 因子負荷與受訪者社經背景 --- p.106 / 理想化因子數列 --- p.108 / Chapter 第十一節： --- 各種香港人六四事件論述：分類、詮釋與相互關係 --- p.111 / 論述A本地意識優先的現實主義者 --- p.111 / 論述B自由民族主義者 --- p.113 / 論述C世界主義公民 --- p.115 / 論述D中國意識優先的現實主義者 --- p.116 / 論述E中國政府至上的保守主義者 --- p.117 / 共識與矛盾 --- p.118 / 其他與身份認同有關的問題與五個論述的猜想 --- p.124 / Chapter 第六章： --- 香港人的六四事件論述的意涵 --- p.127 / Chapter 第十二節： --- 六四事件論述的政治學意義：身份硏究中的民族主義 --- p.127 / Chapter 第十三節： --- 六四事件論述的政治學意義：身份研究中的公民資格 --- p.130 / Chapter 第七章： --- 結論 --- p.133 / Chapter 第十四節： --- 總結：結果與貢獻 --- p.133 / Chapter 第十五節： --- 檢討：限制與跟進 --- p.134 / 參考書目 --- p.138 / 中文部份 --- p.138 / 英文部份 --- p.140

Wong, Yee Lam Elim. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts also in Chinese.

The purpose of this experiment was to examine changes in strength and power measures accompanying traditional and ballistic training during in-season competition. Fourteen collegiate women volleyball players were trained for 11 weeks with periodized traditional and ballistic resistance training. There was a 5% decrease (p<0.05) in approach jump and reach height during the traditional training period (pre to mid), and a 5% increase (p<0.05) during the ballistic training period (mid to post), but values were not different from pre to post. There were significant decreases (p<0.05) in contact time during drop jumps (15% mid to post) and minimum dip height in countermovement jumps (7% mid to post and 16% pre to post) during ballistic training. Traditional resistance training displayed significant decreases in speed related measures, while ballistic training displayed significant increases in these same variables. A combination of traditional and ballistic training can maintain jump height over the competitive season. / Department of Biology