Identity and Culture: Autoethnographic Research on Psychological Acculturation

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Behavioral Science

Mentor Information

Amy Masko, maskoa@gvsu.edu

Department

English

Location

Kirkhof Center 2216

Start Date

13-4-2011 1:30 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 2:00 PM

Keywords

Culture, Social Science, World Perspective

Abstract

Studying abroad in Cape Coast, Ghana led to my first exposure to psychological acculturation, a catalyst of personal and cultural identity exploration as a consequence of contact between individuals of two dissimilar cultures. Drawing from research on identity formation, racial identity, cultural identity, and whiteness studies, I have attempted to creatively capture my experiences in a novella. The project is meant to be an autoethnographic contribution to the greater academic discussion on identity and psychological acculturation. The finished novella is also a tool to educate its readers in Ghanaian culture, racial issues, and racial and cultural identity. Additionally, I hope to promote travelling and encourage personal and cultural identity exploration, which is becoming exceedingly important in our globalizing society.

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Identity and Culture: Autoethnographic Research on Psychological Acculturation

Kirkhof Center 2216

Studying abroad in Cape Coast, Ghana led to my first exposure to psychological acculturation, a catalyst of personal and cultural identity exploration as a consequence of contact between individuals of two dissimilar cultures. Drawing from research on identity formation, racial identity, cultural identity, and whiteness studies, I have attempted to creatively capture my experiences in a novella. The project is meant to be an autoethnographic contribution to the greater academic discussion on identity and psychological acculturation. The finished novella is also a tool to educate its readers in Ghanaian culture, racial issues, and racial and cultural identity. Additionally, I hope to promote travelling and encourage personal and cultural identity exploration, which is becoming exceedingly important in our globalizing society.