Acculturation Perspective Research Articles

An integrative review of acculturation perspectives in management research: the role of HRM

Acculturation is becoming an increasingly important and discussed topic in management research, with important implications for human resource management (HRM). However, although current managerial and organizational reviews include the concept of acculturation, little research has explored the concept of acculturation itself. Different perspectives on acculturation seem to exist, suggesting that the topic of acculturation has not grown uniformly in the field, and these differences have not been fully explored. This paper conducts an integrative review to examine the main perspectives of acculturation at the individual and organizational levels in management research, along with the strategic role HRM has played in them. Individual-level perspectives include a nonwork-cultural perspective, a work-cultural perspective, and a work-nonwork perspective. Organizational-level perspectives include a merger-fit perspective, a merger-integration perspective, an organizational-distance ­perspective, a diversity-management perspective, and an organizational-socialization perspective. We identify similarities, gaps, and limitations of research on acculturation at both the individual- and organizational-levels and discuss implications for future research.

Shifting Traditional Values Teaching Sasak Tribe Community from Maqashid Asy-Syari'ah Perspective

The tradition of memulang is a tradition carried out by the Sasak People as part of the wedding process. In carrying on this tradition, a young man took away his bride without any of the family knowing about it. Focus of this research is (1) what are the factors behind the shift values that occur in the marriage process (2) what is the analiyze of the shift in values toward the memulang tradition to Sasak People in an acculturation perspective and Maqhasid Syari’ah in Gondang Village, Gangga District, North Lombok Regency. This research is a type of qualitative research. Collecting data by interviews, observation as primary data and secondary data obtained from several literatures related to acculturation and Maqhasid Syari’ah. The result showed that : the shift that occurred in this tradition of memulang was due to the modernity of the times caused by the existence of technology, development of education and the existence of apathy in Sasak tribe itself. for Maqhasid Syari’ah, this tradition is believe to be able to cause benefits that occur including stregthen the bond of the marriage, streghten nasab and streghten persemendaan, so that this perspective can be used as a punishment for memulang tradition.

Research on the Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Ethnic Minority College Students on Campus from an Acculturation Perspective

Research on the Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Ethnic Minority College Students on Campus from an Acculturation Perspective

Cross-cultural arbitrage through acculturation: the opportunity lens of transnational entrepreneurs

PurposeThis study aims to integrate entrepreneurship theories and acculturation perspectives into a unified lens to understand opportunity development by transnational entrepreneurs (TNEs).Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a conceptual method, considering how acculturation strategies of TNEs influence cross-cultural arbitrage.FindingsWe develop six propositions that define how acculturation strategies relate to different levels of cultural embeddedness of transnational entrepreneurs and ultimately influence the process by which the entrepreneur engages in cross-cultural arbitrage.Originality/valueWe are one of the first to integrate the sociology of immigrants with entrepreneurship to better understand how TNEs engage in cross-cultural arbitrage.

The relationships among metacognitive strategies, acculturation, learning attitude, perceived value, and continuance intention to use YouTube to learn English

Facing cultural globalization and technological transformation, students need to learn how to continuously utilize social media for English learning. Previous studies have focused on exploring the relationship among students’ attitudes toward learning tools or platforms, but have not discussed those correlations in the context of English learning via YouTube. Moreover, limited studies have investigated the continuance intention of students in Taiwan to use YouTube to learn English from the perspective of acculturation, drawing on the expectancy-value model. To address this gap, based on situated expectancy-value theory, this study examined the associations among metacognitive strategies (MS), acculturation, learning attitude (LA) toward English, perceived value (PV) of using YouTube to learn English, and continuance intention (CI) to use YouTube to learn English. A total of 230 data were obtained from students in Taiwan. The results of structural equation modeling revealed that MS and acculturation were positively related to LA and PV; LA was positively related to PV; and LA and PV were positively related to CI. The results offer instructors valuable insights on how to purposefully regulate their English teaching behaviours, and suggest that YouTube can play a role in helping individuals learn English.

Intercultural experience facilitates majority-group acculturation through ethnocultural empathy: Evidence from a mixed-methods investigation in Japan

The present two-phased sequential exploratory mixed-methods study investigated majority-group members’ acculturation through pre-tertiary Japanese teachers’ experiences with children of Kurdish asylum-seekers in school settings. In Study 1, we employed an interpretative phenomenological analysis to understand and make meaning of the personal experiences of nine Japanese pre-tertiary teachers from a majority-group acculturation perspective. The qualitative data suggested a link between the participants’ intercultural contact experience, ethnocultural empathy, and receptiveness to majority-group acculturation. Furthermore, the acculturative changes experienced by the majority-group members appeared to influence institutional changes. Subsequently, we tested these relationships in quantitative analysis with a sample of 110 Japanese school teachers in Study 2. We used a survey informed by the works of Wang et al.’s (2003) Ethnocultural Empathy scale and Kunst et al.’s (2023) Majority-Group Acculturation scale. The results confirmed the positive association between intercultural contact experience, ethnocultural empathy, and majority-group members’ acculturation. We conclude that promoting multiculturalism in school settings may have long-term benefits for both majority and minority group members within the Japanese context despite potential adversities involved in regular intercultural contact.

The strength of culture: Acculturation and urban-settlement intention of rural migrants in China

The effect of acculturation on migrants' settlement has not been well explored in existing literature. Drawing on the cultural gravity model and the acculturation theory, this study offers a cultural perspective on the urban-settlement intention of rural migrants in China. Employing data from a large survey project, the analysis provides strong evidence on the settlement effect of acculturation among rural migrants. In particular, rural migrants who embrace the assimilation mode exhibit the strongest urban-settlement intention, followed by those who embrace the integration mode; whereas those who embrace the separation or marginalization mode exhibit the weakest urban-settlement intention. Moreover, how acculturation affects settlement intention is moderated by the period of urban stay and migration patterns of the migrants. The findings imply that the cultural gravity effect not only exists at the macro level, reflected by the migration flows among different countries, but also at the individual level, as shown by the settlement effect of acculturation among rural migrants. In addition, this study revealed that the bicultural migrants do not express the strongest urban settlement intention, thus the bicultural perspective of acculturation must be transcended to elucidate the effects of acculturation on migrants’ settlement intention.

A Study of Traditional Chinese Elements in Balinese Culture: An Acculturation Perspective

Using acculturation theory to study Chinese immigrant culture from the main culture of immigrant places, this paper is presented to interpret the characteristics and reasons for Chinese elements in Balinese culture. The exchanges between China and Bali, Indonesia, have existed since ancient times, and the continuous development of the ancient Silk Road has brought the two places closer together. From 2017-to 2019, the writer went to Bali to conduct cultural field research, observed and recorded Chinese elements in Balinese society, consulted literature, and explored the embodiment of traditional Chinese cultural elements in Balinese culture. The study found that Balinese people integrate traditional Chinese culture into their daily life and work, which is reflected in some aspects of local society and culture. They absorb traditional Chinese elements into Balinese culture with a Balinese style. This produced varying degrees of influence in Balinese religion, art, literature, language, and other fields and reflected the example of cultural integration and cultural co-construction carried out by the Balinese in the face of the heterogeneous culture of Chinese culture. Chinese immigration, the homogeneity of Chinese culture and Balinese culture, the tolerance of Balinese people, and the friendship of Chinese people have created favorable conditions for Balinese culture to absorb Chinese elements

Interethnic Workplace Conflict: Reciprocal Perception of Italian and Immigrant Blue-Collar Coworkers.

Past research has examined the beneficial effects of contact focusing mainly on the affective dimension of intergroup relationships. Limited research has examined cognitive dimensions, in particular considering at the same time minority and majority group perspectives. This study tested whether contact in a work context relates differentially to the perception of interethnic conflict in Italian (n = 67) and immigrant (n = 40, all male) blue-collar coworkers with the potential mediation of reciprocal stereotypical content (competence and warmth dimensions), interethnic attitudes, perceived discrimination, and whether organizational identification amplifies the effect of contact. Multigroup path analysis revealed that the two stereotype dimensions, warmth and competence, mediate the relationship between interethnic contact and perceived discrimination for Italians, and between organizational identification and perceived conflict for immigrants. Results highlighted an asymmetrical effect of contact on perceived conflict, detrimental and direct for immigrant workers, beneficial and mediate via the outgroup cognitive image for the Italian workers. Findings suggest that a superordinate identity, in terms of organizational identification, may be effective in reducing conflict at the workplace for majority members, whilst a personalized strategy seems to be more suitable for minority members. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed along with the acculturation perspective.

Migrant Tenure and the Venture Investment Use of Remittances to Developing Countries

We develop and test hypotheses derived from a theoretical framework grounded in agency, social identity, and acculturation perspectives to explain how migrant tenure abroad changes remittance use for venture investment back home in developing countries. Regression and related analyses of remittances to 29 developing countries from 2001-2010 indicate that remittances from migrants residing abroad for less (more) than a year significantly increase venture founding rates (venture-funding availability). Our results suggest that migrants abroad only briefly retain stronger home-country identity and relationships leading them to remit to agents specifically directed to help found new ventures providing livelihoods to those same migrants upon return. Migrants abroad for many years acculturate more to and identify more with host countries, leading them to remit to home country agents with broader discretion to invest in ventures generating financial and social returns associated with enhancing the welfare of home-country families and communities.

Self-determined motivation, acculturation, academic burnout, and psychosocial well-being of Chinese international students in South Korea

ABSTRACT The majority of research on international students has been focused on Asian students in Western societies, centering on the differences in Asian and Western cultures, while little is known about Chinese international students in South Korea. This study explored the psychosocial well-being of Chinese international students in South Korea, in relation to autonomous/controlled motivation, acculturation, and academic burnout. A total number of 673 Chinese international students from 5 provinces in South Korea completed survey questionnaires. The results supported that controlled motivation was associated with lower levels of psychosocial well-being directly as well as indirectly via acculturation and academic burnout. On the other hand, autonomous motivation was associated with higher levels of psychosocial well-being directly and indirectly via lower levels of academic burnout. Findings were discussed from the self-determined motivation and acculturation perspectives. Limitations, future research, research and practical implications were addressed.

Immigrant and Refugee Adolescents’ Resilient Adaptation: Who does well and why?

Resilient adaptation of immigrant and refugee youth in receiving societies is consequential for the wellbeing of the youth and the prosperity of the receiving societies. Yet there is significant diversity in their adaptation. The central question addressed in this article is: “Who among immigrant and refugee youth do well and why?” To address this question, we present an integrative model for conceptualizing immigrant-youth resilience, which integrates developmental, acculturation, and social psychological perspectives. This resilience framework frames research on the basis of two key questions: First, what challenges immigrant youths’ adaptation? Second, what resources protect their positive adaptation? Accordingly, we present scientific evidence regarding the influence of immigration-specific challenges and contextual and individual-level resources on their positive adaptation. Extant evidence suggests that focusing on strengths and resilience, instead of on weaknesses and psychological symptoms, among immigrant and refugee youth may have significant implications for policy and practice.

Incorporating an acculturation perspective into the Integrative Developmental Model (IDM) in supervising international trainees.

Incorporating an acculturation perspective into the Integrative Developmental Model (IDM) in supervising international trainees.

Does identity matter for adaptation? The influence of acculturation identity on the well-being and delinquency of adolescent students in Europe

ABSTRACT This study examines the implications of identity for the adaptation of immigrant children in the European context. Using the migrant sample from the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Survey in Four European Countries (CILS4EU), this study examines how identity is related to the outcomes of well-being and delinquency of high school students. Results from multilevel models lend partial support to the theorized role of acculturation identity. Integrated students had higher well-being compared with assimilated students, challenging the notion that sole national affiliation is the most advantageous strategy for adaptation and thereby supporting a selective acculturation perspective. In addition, separate analyses of European and non-European immigrant students produced divergent results. While the ethnic identity of students with non-European backgrounds was negatively associated with delinquent behavior, separated students of European background reported higher delinquency compared with their assimilated counterparts, suggesting that acculturated identity works in different ways between immigrant groups and that the protective effect of ethnic identity against delinquency is only present for migrants students of non-European backgrounds.

Intersectionality of cultural identity among immigrants in South Korea from a multidimensional acculturation perspective

ABSTRACT Acculturation is a multidimensional construct, addressing changes in cultural identity and behavioral patterns. The aim of this study was to investigate the multidimensionality of acculturation which was associated with cultural identity in Chinese-born ethnic Koreans, known as Joseonjok in Korean. This study included 229 Joseonjok health care aides who were born and raised in China and immigrated to South Korea after the age of 18. Analysis using clustering procedures identified three discrete patterns of acculturation—separated, assimilated, and integrated—which were appreciably different in terms of identity status. The study findings provide a useful framework for examining the multidimensional aspects of acculturation in culturally diverse populations.

A qualitative analysis of migrant social workers’ work experiences and perceived prejudice from an empowering acculturative integration approach

ABSTRACTAn increasing number of migrant social workers are employed in the UK social work sector. This article explores the acculturative integration experiences of a small group of migrant social workers. We critically observe that research on migrant professionals’ trajectories should adopt theories that emphasise people’s empowerment and potential for agency. We use a framework drawing on liberation psychology for analysing the autobiographical narratives of a sample of migrant social workers employed in England. Findings indicate that the participants perceived prejudice on a number of occasions and circumstances. Even though in their narrative of survival they talked about activating several psychosocial resources, they were skeptical about their professional development and dissatisfied at work. The paper discusses the emerging findings while highlighting the framework’s relevance for understanding these experiences from an empowering acculturation perspective and suggesting ways of improving migrant social workers’ acculturative integration by addressing systemic barriers.

History of science content analysis of Chinese science textbooks from the perspective of acculturation

Based on previous international studies, a content analysis scheme has been designed and used from the perspective of culture to study the history of science (HOS) in science textbooks. Nineteen sets of Chinese science textbooks have been analyzed. It has been found that there are noticeable changes in the quantity, content, layout, presentation, and writing intention of the HOS sections in textbooks from different time periods. What’s more, the textbooks aim at presenting the scientific culture and aim to help students understand it better. However, the cultural associations of the HOS in textbooks is insufficient and significant differences exist among textbooks of different subjects. In order to explore the reasons why the presentation of HOS in various subjects is different, we made a specific comparison of curriculum standards of two subjects with great differences and interviewed the editors-in-chief of two textbooks. Results show that one of the most important reasons for the different writings of the HOS in textbooks is that different subject curriculum standards attach greater importance to the HOS. In addition, the attention to the HOS by editors-in-chief, the tradition of studying the HOS within the history of the discipline, and the reference textbooks in compiling textbooks are all important influence factors. Some suggestions for future textbooks compilation are given at the end.

Language through a prism: Patterns of L2 internalisation and use in acculturated bilinguals

This paper investigates the extent of L2 use in language functions in sequential bilinguals following migration, and reports on patterns of L2 internalisation. Respondents consist of 149 highly educated L2-competent Polish–English bilinguals who relocated to the UK1112 out of the 149 participants were residing outside the UK (Republic of Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia.) as young adults, and underwent processes of acculturation. Language functions under investigation include inner speech, cognitive, and communicative functions. The independent variables include acculturation level, social network profile, length of residence, and predicted future domicile. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Respondents completed an online questionnaire and were interviewed by the researcher. The study included the Complementarity Principle into the operationalisation and measurement of language use in bilinguals (Grosjean, 2016). The findings revealed a consistent variation in the extent of L2 use across different language functions. Links were established between the extent of L2 internalisation and acculturation level, social network profile, and predicted future domicile. The results showed that sociocultural integration is a reliable predictor of the extent of L2 use across language functions. This study adds an acculturation perspective to current research on L2 internalisation and language development across lifespan, by measuring and juxtaposing the extent of L2 use across different language functions in sequential bilinguals following migration.

A quadripartite approach to analysing young British South Asian adults’ dual cultural identity

ABSTRACTAdopting an acculturation perspective, this article explicates the duality of young British South Asian adults’ cultural dispositions. In so doing, it examines the complex dialectic processes that influence their acculturation strategies. By using a maximum variation sampling method, respondents from six major cities in Great Britain were interviewed for this study. The findings show that young British South Asian adults exhibit attributes of both of their ancestral and host cultures. Their dual cultural identity is constituted due to four major reasons: consonances with ancestral culture, situational constraints, contextual requirements and conveniences. This quadripartite perspective informs a non-context-specific theoretical model of acculturation. Marketing managers seeking to serve this diaspora market (and others) can utilise this theoretical framework in order to more fully comprehend diaspora members’ religiosity, social, communal and familial bonding and other cultural dispositions and, moreover, their manifestations in their day-to-day lives.

Resilience and acculturative pathways underlying psychological well-being of immigrant youth

Most immigrant adolescents in Western Europe seem to feel well despite social-economic-cultural disadvantage. Researchers tend to relate the well-being of these youths to immigrants’ distinctive experiences associated with their background culture, i.e., relatedness. Combining insights from resilience and acculturation perspectives in light of an ecological perspective, we tested the hypothesis that communal (e.g., school) and individual resources (e.g., autonomy) that highlight mainstream culture and values of independence are also conducive to the well-being of immigrant youth, especially when these youths are high on mainstream culture adoption. A questionnaire study among immigrant and nonimmigrant vocational school students in Belgium (N=290) revealed that not only relatedness but also school engagement and autonomy were predictive of a high well-being of immigrant youth, particularly of those who adopted mainstream culture. Results suggest that in different cultural contexts acculturating youth rely on multiple resources to cope with social adversity and use acculturation orientations to maximize their benefit from these resources.