Kulika is a Cambodian American in his early 30s. For the last 5 years he has provided for and taken care of his mother, who was unemployed due to an economic recession. Being recently married, he is ready to begin his new life as a husband and father. It is quite clear that he is torn between his old life, which involved his mother, and his new life, which involves his wife. From Jennifer Tanner's (2006) stance on emerging adulthood, which of the following best describes Kulika's situation?

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Re-centring refers to the process of shifting focus from one's family of origin to establishing a new family or life path, which aligns with Kulika's transition from caring for his mother to starting his own family.

Kulika Is a Cambodian American in His Early 30s