00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217609180017 Buklod 20100303121614.0 a r |||| u| ta 100303s2009 xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPD-00128800315 DEDUC eng DMLUC LG 996 2009 E33 M37 Ma, Sara Sungwon Self-identity and psychosocial issues of adult and adolescent third culture kids re-envisioning missionary school community Sara Sungwon Ma. 2009. xi, 212, [28] leaves Thesis (Ph.D. Educational Psychology)--University of the Philippines, Diliman. This study explores the school experiences that contributed to the understanding of self-identity of missionary kids (MKs) and the factors that affected their adjustment process in their home countries. In-deth interviews of 12 alumni and 8 students were conducted. These revealed that the school contributed to the students' uncertainty on self-identity. Alumnni considered identity in Christ a helpful resource for overcoming psychosocial issues in their home countries. Survey questionnaires were used to compare MKs' rating of self-esteem with those of Filipinos of the same age. Findings indicted that the high school students' perception of the approval of parents and the school significantly affected their self-esteem. MKS's schools should provide a curriculum in a multicultural context to address difficulties experienced by TKs/MKs. Self-perception in adolescence Philippines. Social interaction in adolescence Philippines. High school graduates Philippines Attitudes. Korean students Philippines. American students Philippines. Missionaries Philippines. Missionaries Training of Philippines. Church schools Philippines. FI UP UPD DARCHIVES LG 996 2009 E33 M37 UPD DEDUC LG 996 2009 E33 M37 Thesis