1. Let’s revisit Stella’s story, which reflects her core composite identity domains and social identity complexity. Using each of the three paradigms—functional/

social scientific, narrative/interpretive, and critical/social justice—what insights can you provide about Stella’s identity negotiation outlook in her U.S. adjustment experience?

Can you identify dialectical themes such as security–vulnerability and inclusion–exclusion in Stella’s story? In what ways does identity negotiation theory enable you to understand Stella’s social identity complexity or that of your own complex identity negotiation navigation?