Essays about: "Acculturation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 115 essays containing the word Acculturation.

1. 6. Psychological well-being among international students in a Swedish university, a qualitative study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Nila Saffari Rad; [2023]
   Keywords : Acculturation; Asian international students; coping strategies; culture shock; psychological well-being;

   Abstract : Background: This study explores the psychological well-being of Asian international students in Sweden by identifying their sources of stress, coping strategies and resilient factors and their sources of support. The aim of this study is to have a deeper understanding of challenges for Asian international students during their study-time in Sweden to find more efficient ways to support them in the future. READ MORE

3. 7. Intercultural Dialogue : Perceptions of the Maternal Health Care of Indigenous Females in Veracruz, México

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Ana Maria Camber; [2023]
   Keywords : Interculturality; multicultural; western health care; indigenous peoples; indigenous females; Mexico; hegemony;

   Abstract : Cultural traditions in indigenous peoples about maternity, childbirth and puerperium are fundamental bases to their history and knowledge for the well-being of the community. However, government and private health services in general only offer Western birthing practices, making pregnant indigenous women fall between two systems: one based on their traditions and beliefs but weakened by poor resourcing and inefficiencies, and the other by policies of acculturation. READ MORE

4. 8. The Influence of Policies and Programs on Identity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Mohamad Alali; [2023]
   Keywords : Identity; sense of belonging; acculturation; assimilation; non-essentialism; essentialism; integration; naturalization; policies and programs.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In this qualitative study, interpretive research will be conducted in order to examine subjective experiences of Middle Eastern immigrants in Sweden as well as their perception of how six selected policies and programs affect their sense of belonging and identity. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted to obtain data for this study. READ MORE

5. 9. Education and Integration: A Study of Somalians in Sweden

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Ibrahim Mohamed; [2023]
   Keywords : Education and Integration; Utbildning och integration;

   Abstract : This topic investigates the perceptions and experiences of first-generation Somali individuals residing in Sweden, regarding the impact of education on their livelihood and, social integration. This thesis aims at contributing to both policy and practice by providing insights into the real-world impact of education on the Somali diaspora. READ MORE

6. 10. Who is Adapting to a New Culture? Unmasking How Personality Traits Predict Acculturation Among Non-Western Immigrants in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Danu Dwi Atmoko; Mustafa Fazli; [2023]
   Keywords : Keywords: Acculturation; heritage-mainstream culture; immigrants; personality traits; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Using data from 159 participants (Mage = 27.11 years; SD = 6.47; 55% men), we investigate the relationships between personality traits, acculturation towards heritage and mainstream culture, and sociocultural adaptation among non-Western immigrants in Sweden. READ MORE