How Does Storytelling in Immigrant and Multigenerational Households Shape Children’s Cultural and Religious Belonging?

Author(s)	Anya Poddar
Country	India
Abstract	By using autoethnography, this study examines how storytelling in immigrant and multigenerational households shapes children’s cultural and religious belonging. Storytelling can include memories, mythology and history. It is central to human and societal development. Existing literature highlights that living in-between cultures can be a source of struggle. This can amplify for immigrant children who are missing a direct connection with their heritage. The findings underline the significance of everyday stories, rituals, and traditions in informing a new family member of their heritage and cultural values. Therefore, allowing them to develop a new identity and sense of belonging. In this process, the author explains how storytelling favours the development of a multicultural self, strengthens emotional and family bonds, and fosters cultural awareness across multiple domains.
Keywords	Storytelling; Cultural belonging; Religious belonging; Immigrant children; Multigenerational household
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63828

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