Memory, Myth and Metaphors: Intergenerational Stories in Immigrant Families and the Construction of Future Canadian Identities
Summary
This study examines the stories that Chinese, Indian, and Filipino immigrant parents share within their families. We aim to understand the kinds of stories parents from these communities pass down to their children and how young adults born in Canada interpret and make meaning of these stories. Participants will take part in an individual interview or focus group to discuss their experiences. The interview will last approximately 1.5 hours. A focus group will last approximately 2 hours.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 99
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
You are eligible for this study if you belong to EITHER of the groups below.
Group 1: First-generational immigrant parents
- Born in China, India, or the Philippines
- Immigrated to Canada after the age of 12
- Is the parent to at least one child who was born in Canada
- The child born in Canada is presently 18 to 30 years old
Group 2: Adult children of Immigrants
- Identify as Chinese, Indian, or Filipino
- Born in Canada
- Is between 18 and 30 years old
- Have at least one parent who was born in China, India, or the Philippines
- The parent immigrated to Canada after the age of 12
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Additional information
Contact information
Lisa Shi MSc Counselling Psychology Student Werklund School of Education
Principal investigator:
Xu Zhao
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-1601