The positioning and negotiation of ethnic identities for young Chinese immigrants in an Australian context

This exploratory pilot study examines how three young Chinese immigrants in Melbourne negotiate their ethnic identities. Using semistructured interviews and thematic analysis within a positioning theory framework, we examined participants’ dual cultural perspectives. Three interrelated themes emerged: linguistic positioning, peer/community belonging, and intergenerational expectations. Participants described hybrid, hyphenated identities and fluidly navigated between Chinese heritage and Austral