A Narrative Study of Iranian Females' Acculturation Orientation and Spanish Learning Experiences in Spain

Abstract

From the standpoint of second-language acquisition, and socio-psychological adaptation in cross-cultural interactions, acculturation and language proficiency have been found to be interrelated. The current study investigates two Iranian women's acculturation orientation in connection to their language experience. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain the qualitative data, which were then examined in relation to social distance and linguistic characteristics. The analysis sought to comprehend the connections between acculturation strategy choice and language proficiency, as well as the relationships between formal language instruction and language use in a natural situation. The findings demonstrate that, despite individual variation, research participants are more likely to choose integration as their acculturation strategy than assimilation, marginalization, or separation. This could mean that attitudes are more connected with knowing the local language of the host country as a second language by individuals.