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  • Acculturation is a complex process involving adaptation to a new culture.
  • Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, is increasingly recognized as a factor in acculturation.
  • Understanding the interplay between nostalgia and acculturation is vital for immigrant well-being and social integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current research on the multifaceted role of nostalgia in acculturation.
  • To explore how different forms of nostalgia influence immigrants' and sojourners' cultural identification and integration.
  • To examine the impact of nostalgia on majority group attitudes towards immigrants.

Main Methods:

  • The study is a review and synthesis of existing research on nostalgia and acculturation.
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify key trends and findings in the literature.
  • Conceptual frameworks were developed to explain the identified relationships.

Main Results:

  • Nostalgia types (home-culture vs. host-culture) differentially impact identification with respective cultures and identity integration.
  • Nostalgia significantly contributes to maintaining self-continuity for individuals undergoing acculturation.
  • Nostalgia influences majority group members' perceptions and attitudes towards immigrants and sojourners.

Conclusions:

  • Nostalgia is a significant psychological construct in the acculturation process, affecting identity, self-continuity, and intergroup relations.
  • Future research should investigate the specific content of nostalgic experiences.
  • Further studies are needed to explore individual differences and the evolving functions of nostalgia across acculturation stages.