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Journal : Jurnal Abdimas

Cultural Identity and Self-Esteem of Indonesian Diaspora Children in Australia Fitriani, Dyas Noviarale; All Habsy, Bakhrudin
Jurnal Abdimas Vol. 29 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/abdimas.v29i2.39688

Abstract

Global mobility and family migration have placed diaspora children in complex developmental contexts, particularly in relation to cultural identity formation and self-esteem. Living at the intersection of cultures requires diaspora children and adolescents to negotiate personal, ethnic, and national identities simultaneously, which may influence their psychological well-being. This study aims to explore the subjective experiences of diaspora children in constructing cultural identity and its relationship with self-esteem. The study employed an interpretative phenomenological qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with three diaspora children aged 12–15 years living in Australia from multicultural family backgrounds. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the lived experiences of diaspora children are dynamic and shaped by length of residence in the host country, age, and family background. Participants with early and prolonged cross-cultural exposure tended to demonstrate more stable cultural identity integration, whereas those in the early phase of migration experienced greater identity confusion and fluctuating self-esteem. Integrated cultural identity was associated with more positive self-esteem, which functioned as a psychological resource in socio-cultural adaptation. Furthermore, family support and school environments played a crucial role in fostering identity integration and a sense of belonging. Participants’ narratives also highlighted the need for safe reflective spaces, underscoring the relevance of multicultural counseling in supporting the psychosocial development of diaspora children. This study contributes to the literature by deepening the understanding of the relationship between cultural identity and self-esteem among diaspora children and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive counseling approaches in multicultural contexts.
Co-Authors Ach. Tegas Tri Cahyo Ali, Sri Liana Anggraini, Faradita Ayu Anisah Karim, Najwa Apriliya, Karina Ardelia Sari, Fauziah Arsya, Aulia Rahma Arzettisyah, Sabina Ezra Aura Sabrina, Nailah Avrilia Maulidynan, Dinda Badriyahtus Sholikah, Erika Berlusconi, Ismi Nadia Budi Purwoko Budiyanto Budiyanto DENOK SETIAWATI Dianing Armania, Selomita Dirasyia Nadzinniya, Daura Duwi Lestari, Pingkan Elisabeth Christiana Febriana Putri, Alifia Firdaus Az Zahra, Kevina Firdaus, Azzahro Firmani, Aisyah Talitha Oasis Fitriani, Dyas Noviarale Hafizhah, Maryam Hanani, Azrina Khalwa Hikmatul Azizah, Najwa Intan Nur Fadhilla Ivan Al Fath, Ivan Al Fath Jasmine Faiz, Nabila Khaelani, Fawwas Firdaus Linsetyowati, Nabita Cahya Camilla Mahendra, Wiratama Mayassary, Zilfy Nurillah Meisya Ayu Dewantara, Putri Mochamad Nursalim Nadhofatul Islamiyah, Fikrun Najlatun Naqiyah Niswah, Chari Satun Nur Azizah Nur Azizah, Elsa Nur Hidayati Nurhayati, Ate Nursilowati, Lilik Prameisty, Desita Anggi Pratiwi, Renanta Endry Putri Maharani, Alifia Putri Viola, Nadin Rahmanindia Putri Jatmiko, Maia Rahmiawan, Natasya Artamefilla Ramadhani, Karina Putri Rania Surya Jelita Razmamita, Rera Rizqi Lutfiah, Zahra Romadhani, Anisa Safithri Salma, Tania Salsabila Sholihuddin, Nasywa Salsabila Widodo , Chalisah Salsabila, Hussana Salsabilla Apriliyana, Gian Shindy Krinandini Sholihah, Mar’atus Siti Fatimah Sri Harsantik, Gatis Syah, Erik Farhan Syarofudin, Ahmad Tri Wahyu Ariffudin Valencya, Natasalwa Visabilillah, R. Azzahara Wadhlah, Zulfa Huwaidah WIRYO NURYONO Yuli Nurarifah, Dinda Yuswati, Maria Puji Yuswati Zahiroh, Lu'lu'atuz Zakira, Amelia Bertha Zulfah, Sayyidah Zakiyah Zulya, Avifa Alya