新作坊

Ethic identity and acculturation.

摘要：

Addresses the question of the extent to which changes in ethnic identity are related to changes that occur in the process of acculturation. This chapter attempts to address this question with evidence from empirical research rather than from theoretical conceptualizations. The focus is on ethnic groups in the US with limited reference to research from other English-speaking countries. Components of ethnic identity, acculturative changes in the strength and valence of ethnic identity, developmental changes in ethnic identity, and contextual factors in ethnic identity retention are discussed. It is concluded that the relationship of ethnic identity to acculturation is complex and difficult to study because the 2 constructs have been defined and measured using a variety of often-overlapping indicators. It seems clear nevertheless that the 2 constructs are closely linked. Accompanying the acculturative changes that occur over time in a new culture are related changes in identity.