Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Riswana, B.; Gopal, Baiju Title A name given to the resource Where is the Ground? Cultural Transmission and Psychological Adaptation of Sri Lankan-Tamil Ethnic Repatriates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Culture and Psychology;Volume;32;Issue;2;pp.491-520 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X251389915" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X251389915</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020078489?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020078489?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Riswana B., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, India, Department of Psychology, Government Arts and Science College Nadapuram, Kerala, Kozhikode, India; Gopal B., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This qualitative study aimed to explore the cultural transmission and psychological adaptation of the Indian-origin Sri Lankan Tamil ethnic repatriates (SLTER) in the context of life in repatriation (LIR). Participants were SLTER living in the northern interior regions of Kerala. Thematic analysis derived two major themes, Psychological consequences and expectations of repatriation and Mechanisms for coping with the aftermath of repatriation. Desire for settlements in Sri Lanka despite not holding Sri Lankan citizenship, psychological consequences of repatriation, including longing for the land of origin, manifestations of cultural and emotional shock, and the adoption of food styles analogous to Sri Lankan Tamil Culture (SLTC) were highlighted in the study. Gender and generational differences in psychosomatic symptoms upon arrival were observed. The coping mechanisms included rationalization and language internalization. Participants used ostensive and pointing gestures as initial steps to internalize Indian culture. They are also connected with their Sri Lankan Tamil culture and transmitted that culture to subsequent generations through various socially acceptable forms. They try to find a middle ground between citizenship and refugee status, often feeling torn between their Indian culture and their connection to Sri Lanka due to limited social and economic rights and experiences of marginalization in both countries. Although these aspects have been little investigated, they warrant significant scholarly attention in the context of ethnic repatriation. The Author(s) 2025 Subject The topic of the resource cultural transmission; ethnic repatriation; psychological adaptation; Sri Lankan-Tamil culture; Sri Lankan-Tamil ethnic repatriates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 1354067X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online