Analysis of Research Trends on TCK (Third Culture Children): Focusing on Domestic Degrees and Academic Journals

The purpose of this study is to analyze domestic academic and academic journal research trends on TCKs (Third Culture Children) and to suggest directions for follow-up research. To this end, 71 papers published from 2000 to 2024 were analyzed. The results of the study are as follows. First, research was conducted steadily from 2000 to 2024, and was highest in 2013 (9.85%). Second, it was presented at 23 domestic academic societies, and was generally 1 to 2 papers. Third, the proportion of adolescents was the highest among the research subjects, followed by college students, others (mixed), children, and adults. Fourth, the types of research methods were qualitative research, quantitative research, and mixed research in that order. Based on the results of the study, the research trends on TCKs were analyzed and directions for follow-up research were suggested. In addition, in order to properly understand the Korean identity of TCKs, we can examine existing theories and models of national identity, and this study will be able to utilize the trends of previous studies to understand the definition and concept of Korean identity for TCKs. In other words, based on the results of this study, we will analyze the research trends of domestic theses and academic journals related to TCKs in the era of globalization and propose directions for follow-up research.