The presenter will discuss a study using Q methodology to explore female college third culture kids’ (TCKs) friendship patterns/characteristics and illuminate the impact of transnational experiences in the formation of friendships. Three distinctive groups emerged: the Socially Connected group, the Emotionally Connected group, and the Functionally Connected group. In particular, college TCKs characterized with the Socially Connected and Emotionally Connected friendship types could serve as cultural bridges to promote unity while affirming diversity on U.S. campuses.
