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  • Cultural Studies

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  • Code-switching, the spontaneous use of multiple languages in conversation, is a complex sociolinguistic phenomenon.
  • It is often linked to bilingual speakers' social identities and attitudes, which can be influenced by cultural background.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the empirical link between individual social characteristics, cultural identity, and attitudes toward code-switching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between cultural identity and attitudes toward code-switching among bilingual individuals.
  • To determine if the bidimensional model of acculturation can effectively differentiate bicultural subgroups.
  • To examine differences in code-switching attitudes and related factors among these bicultural subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 67 Cantonese-English bilingual participants.
  • Participants reported their language background and completed questionnaires on identity and code-switching.
  • The bidimensional model of acculturation was employed to classify participants.

Main Results:

  • The bidimensional model successfully classified biculturals and non-biculturals.
  • Biculturals were further categorized into strong, Canadian-oriented, Chinese-oriented, and weak identification groups.
  • Significant differences in code-switching attitudes, comfort, and preference were observed among these bicultural subgroups.

Conclusions:

  • Code-switching is demonstrably linked to bicultural identity.
  • A nuanced classification of bicultural identity is valuable for understanding variations in language use and attitudes.
  • Individual differences in cultural identification significantly impact code-switching behaviors and attitudes.