⭐⭐Wang et al

Question 1

Possible Questions

Answer 1

Discuss acculturation

Question 2

Year

Answer 2

2010

Question 3

Aim

Answer 3

Test relationship between three dimensions of acculturation and positive psychological functioning

Question 4

Sample

Answer 4

• 119 Cuban American students living in Miami
• 80% female
• Had at least one parent born in Cuba

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

• Recruited from intro to psych course
• Asked to fill out online survey
• Likert scale format (5 options, 1 being strongly disagree, 5 being strongly agree)

Dimensions of acculturation
- Relationship with Cuban culture
- Relationship with American culture
- Ethnic identification

Dimensions of positive psychological functioning
- depression levels
- anxiety levels
- self-esteem levels

Question 6

Results and Conclusion

Answer 6

Biculturalism linked with more favourable outcomes (lower depression, lower anxiety, etc.)

Question 7

Evaluation

Answer 7

Construct Validity
- Clearly defined variables

Population Validity
- large sample
- only looks at one culture, may not be the same for other cultures