Positive Bicultural Identity Development Curriculum: A Pilot Evaluation. Issue 3 (25th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bishop, Margaret; Melamed, Galina; Stone, Susan
• Is Part Of: Children & schools. Volume 41:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 131
• Page End: 139
• Publication Date: 2019-06-25
• Subjects: bicultural identity development -- bicultural identity integration -- curricula -- early adolescents -- interventions; School social work -- Periodicals; School social work -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with children -- Periodicals; Social work with teenagers -- Periodicals; 371.7
• DOI: 10.1093/cs/cdz010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1532-8759

Abstract

Abstract: Although a large body of research demonstrates a positive relationship between bicultural identity integration (BII) (that is, having a harmonious and blended bicultural identity) and psychosocial functioning, much less research focuses on approaches to promote this integration, particularly among early adolescents. This study describes the Positive Bicultural Identity Development Curriculum developed for middle school students ranging in age from 12 through 14 and presents results of a pilot evaluation. Between pre- and post-curriculum, the seven participants reported increased BII, and facilitator ratings showed increases in bicultural identity certainty. Post-curriculum facilitator ratings also indicated bicultural identity growth. Parents or guardians and teachers perceived similar changes in participants. This study provides initial support for the utility of the intervention and its promise for more rigorous evaluation.