: A paper hosted on Academia.edu critiques the film for its commodification of Indigenous Hawaiian culture and its representation of complex values like ohana . Key Themes Addressed in Research
: This analysis from IvyPanda examines the film through Erikson’s stages of development, specifically focusing on "identity vs. role confusion" in middle childhood. [cb01 gold] Lilo Stitch 2002 mp4
A Study in Disney: 'Lilo & Stitch' (2002) - ArmchairCinema.com : A paper hosted on Academia
: In an exploration of social environment on CliffsNotes , the movie is used to illustrate the importance of family support systems, cultural competence, and the impact of loss on a child's behavior. A Study in Disney: 'Lilo & Stitch' (2002) - ArmchairCinema
: The paper "Touching Queerness in Disney Films Dumbo and Lilo & Stitch" available on MDPI and ResearchGate analyzes the film's narrative of "otherness" and its representation of non-traditional family units.