Acculturation Flashcards
For SAQ
What is acculturation, and how does it affect individuals after migration?
The process of social, psychological, and cultural change that occurs when individuals from one culture come into contact with a new culture, balancing their original cultural values with those of the dominant culture.
Assimilation
Adopting the dominant culture and leaving behind the original culture.
Separation
Maintaining the original culture and avoiding the dominant culture.
Integration
Balancing both cultures, interacting with the dominant culture while preserving one’s own.
Marginalization
Losing connection with both the original and dominant cultures.
What was the goal of Yu & Wang’s (2011) study on Chinese students in Germany?
To explore the acculturation strategies of Chinese students in Germany and understand how these strategies influenced their psychosocial adaptation.
How many participants were included in Yu & Wang’s (2011) study on Chinese students in Germany?
The study included 64 Chinese overseas students, with an average age of 26.
What languages were used for the self-assessment questionnaires in Yu & Wang’s (2011) study?
The questionnaires were available in both Chinese and English to minimize language difficulties and improve response rates.
On what scale did participants respond to the questions in Yu & Wang’s (2011) study?
5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree).
What areas of intercultural adaptation were assessed in Yu & Wang’s (2011) study?
The study assessed participants’ adaptation in general life, social communication, academic studies, and mental health.
How did Yu & Wang (2011) analyze the data from the questionnaires?
To identify which acculturation strategies were preferred by the participants and how these strategies related to their psychosocial adaptation.
What were the most preferred acculturation strategies among Chinese students in Germany, as found in Yu & Wang’s study?
Chinese students preferred integration and separation, with many choosing to stay connected to their Chinese cultural practices while also interacting with German culture.
How did gender influence the acculturation choices of Chinese students in Germany?
Males tended to prefer separation, holding onto Chinese culture, while females were more likely to choose integration, possibly because they were more readily accepted by German society.
Why did many Chinese students in Germany not adopt the assimilation strategy, despite having the necessary language skills?
Many students intended to return to China after their studies and did not see full assimilation into German society as necessary for their careers, thus they preferred strategies that allowed them to maintain their cultural identity.
What cultural challenges did Chinese students face in fully integrating into German society according to Yu & Wang’s study?
Significant cultural and thinking style differences between China and Germany created obstacles to mutual understanding, making full integration difficult for many students.
What does Yu & Wang’s (2011) study suggest about the factors influencing acculturation strategies in immigrant students?
The study suggests that acculturation strategies are influenced by how necessary individuals feel assimilation is for their future, as well as how accepted they feel by the host society.
