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Globalization and identity development: a Chinese perspective.

Min Cheng¹, Steven L Berman

¹Counseling Psychology Program, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA. mc3238@columbia.edu

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

|December 11, 2012

Summary

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Globalization uniquely shapes Chinese adolescents' sense of self and identity development. Western identity concepts may not fully apply to China's distinct cultural values.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Cultural Studies

Background:

Globalization's profound impact on adolescents and emerging adults in China.
The sociohistorical context of China influences identity formation.

Purpose of the Study:

Examine the effects of globalization on self-perception in young Chinese individuals.
Analyze identity development within China's unique sociohistorical landscape.
Critically evaluate psychological literature on identity in Chinese and Chinese American populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and critique of existing psychological studies.
Analysis of globalization's influence on self and identity.
Cultural value structure comparison.

Main Results:

Globalization has a distinct effect on the sense of self for Chinese youth.
Existing psychological literature on identity requires cultural adaptation.
Western identity models may not be universally applicable.

Conclusions:

Adolescent identity in China is significantly shaped by globalization.
Further research is needed on culturally specific identity development.
Cross-cultural applicability of Western psychological theories is limited.