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As this analysis has largely concentrated on TCK’s characteristics in light of globalization themes such as music, genders or technologies, you may be wondering what happens to a TCK when they become an ATCK. The possibilities are as infinite as the destinations. Although studies have seen certain trends in the professions and lifestyles TCKs choose, the one conclusion that we can deduce is that growing up in a culture that is different from your parents’ is a non-negligible factor in a person’s future view of the world and of themselves. [i]
Nonetheless, TCKs are increasingly a minority in the global number of CCKs. Although they may not be the most representative group of cultural diversity and intercultural human relations in world [ii], understanding the TCK psyche and its different declinations is a study that may be used to further deepen the studies about CCKs particularly in the case of immigrant integration. A dilemma many of the ‘Global North’ countries face today.
[i] “International School Services – Services – Articles, News Resources – Third Culture Kids.” 26 Nov. 2007 <http://www.iss.edu/pages/kids.html>
[ii] Britten, Samuel (November 30, 1998) “TCK World: A Comparison of Different “Versions” Of TCKs” Third Culture Kid World. Retrieved December 3, 2006
