Study of features of ethnic identity of koreans (Core-Saram) residing in Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of the ethnopsychological features of Koreans living in Kazakhstan. Modern Kazakhstan is a young independent state of Central Asia, where 130 ethnic groups live today. One of the largest ethnic groups are the Kazakh Koreans. The deportation experience enhanced assimilation, many of them lost their native language, forgotten national customs and traditions, and thus, motivated them to study their ethnopsychological characteristics, and to revive the ethnic identity that was lost.

The purpose of the study is to study the ethnopsychological features of Koreans living in Kazakhstan. Analysis of the research results showed that for students of Korean nationality the most important is their personal identity.

The study showed that young Koreans are very interested in their historical past, the communication with representatives of other nationalities focused on the personal qualities of the communicating partner, but not the ethnicity.

In addition, a study of the ethnopsychological features of the Korean youth showed that these features, first of all, are determined by the need to adapt and interact with other cultural conditions of life and also contain those social and psychological characteristics that define «business» qualities.

Key words: ethnopsychological features, student youth, Kazakhstani Koreans, ethnic identity, ethnic stereotypes.