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Acculturation refers to cultural and psychological changes resulting from contact with . other cultures. Contact may be direct (e.g. when one moves and settles in a new culture) or indirect (e.g. through media or other means). It may be voluntary (e.g. when one goes abroad for higher studies, training, job, or trade) or involuntary (e.g. through colonial experience, invasion, political refuge).
- Changes due to acculturation may be examined at subjective and objective levels.
- At the subjective level, changes are often reflected in people’s attitude towards change. They are referred to as acculturation attitudes.
- At the subjective level, changes are often reflected in people’s day to day behaviours and activities. These are referred to as acculturation strategies.