Explain one study of assimilation. (both for describe assimilation and effects of assimilation on behaviour)

Question 1

theory

Answer 1

Introduction:
Assimilation is a form of acculturation where individuals adopt the cultural norms and practices of the dominant society, often leading to a reduction in their original cultural identity.

Question 2

aim

Answer 2

Lueck and Wilson (2010) conducted a study which aimed to investigate the factors that affect acculturative stress among Asian Americans and Asian immigrants in the United States

Question 3

sample

Answer 3

The sample consisted of 2095 Asian Americans, both immigrants and US-born, from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.

Question 4

Procedure

Answer 4

Procedure:
Semi structured interviews
They measured participants’ level of acculturative stress, impact of variables on it (language proficiency, discrimination, social networks, economic status, family dynamics …)
Results:
70% had acculturative stress
lower stress:
bilingual proficiency (mastered the language)
economic stability
strong family ties and social networks
higher stress:
language barrier
experienced discrimination, neg. treatment
struggled with economic difficulties

Question 5

link

Answer 5

Acculturation of immigrants results in acculturative stress
- study demonstrates the complexities of acculturation and how it impacts mental health - includes participants that had to adapt to a new culture (acculturation is demonstrated)

shows that successful integration into a new culture involves a balance between maintaining aspects of one’s original culture by keeping strong family ties and adapting to the host culture by learning the language - those factors greatly reduced acculturative stress in participants

language barrier and discrimination - higher stress