Bicultural Identity and its Influence on Career Decision-Making: A Case Study of the Second Generation of Vietnamese in the Czech Republic

This bachelor’s thesis focuses on analyzing the perception of Vietnamese and Czech cultural values among the second generation of Vietnamese living in the Czech Republic. The aim of the study is to identify which values prevails in their value system and how these values influence their career preferences. The results show that the adaptation process in both cultural environments was longer and more challenging for some respondents. This process led to internal conflicts, particularly when making decisions about personal relationship, leisure activities and careers. However, the respondents managed to cope with these conflicts through compromises and communication. They also created their own value framework, which allowed them to combine values from both cultures and achieve harmony between the Czech and Vietnamese cultural environments. The research further revealed that the dominant influence of cultures was balanced. Three respondents were strongly influenced by Vietnamese values, with family pressure, later migration and strong parental expectations being the main factors. On the other hand, three respondents were more inclined towards Czech values, where they did not consider the expectations of their family or community but made decisions based on their own beliefs.