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The relationship between ego identity status and acculturation strategies (comparative study)
Ahmed Gamal Gawas1, Aamer Aldbyani2
1University of Aden, Yemen.
Heliyon
|November 6, 2024
Summary
Yemeni students in Turkey and China use similar acculturation strategies, influenced by ego identity and cultural distance. Language proficiency and family presence also shape their integration or separation tendencies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cross-cultural Studies
Background:
- Acculturation is a complex process for international students.
- Understanding acculturation strategies is vital for student support.
- Yemeni students in Turkey and China represent a unique cross-cultural context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate acculturation strategies of Yemeni students in Turkey and China.
- To examine the relationship between ego identity status and acculturation.
- To explore the impact of perceived cultural distance on acculturation.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 506 Yemeni students in Turkish and Chinese universities.
- Analysis of acculturation strategies, ego identity, and cultural distance.
- Statistical examination of predictive relationships.
Main Results:
- Acculturation strategies were similar across both host countries.
- Ego identity statuses predicted acculturation strategies (e.g., achievement predicted integration).
- Language proficiency, cultural distance, and family presence influenced acculturation.
Conclusions:
- Ego identity is a significant predictor of acculturation strategies.
- Host country language knowledge and cultural distance strongly influence acculturation.
- Family presence impacts cultural preservation versus assimilation tendencies.
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