Acculturation strategies used by unskilled migrant workers in South Korea

Choi, Hee Jeoung; Lee, Kyungwon; Li, Gyeong Min

doi:10.1080/01419870.2017.1305117

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“…Some studies have been conducted on acculturation experiences in Asia, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. However, these studies mostly focused on migrant workers and these countries have comparatively monocultural societies [13][14][15][16]. A few studies have assessed acculturation in multicultural settings.…”

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Adaptation and Validation of a Short Acculturation Scale in a Multi-Ethnic Asian Population

Park

Abdin

Luo

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Psych

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The Short Acculturation Scale (SAS) has been widely used for assessing the level of the acculturation of migrants in Western countries. However, the validity of SAS for use in cosmopolitan settings without a single prevailing culture is unclear. We examined the validity and reliability of a version of the SAS adapted to a multi-ethnic Asian society. We used cross-sectional data from 12,610 Singaporean citizens and permanent residents, aged 21–75 years, of Chinese, Malay, and Indian ethnicity. Our version used 11 items, with 5 questions on language use, 3 on media use, and 3 on ethnic social relations, to measure acculturation. Our version of the SAS had good internal consistency. The three-factor CFA model had a good fit to our data. The results from the multiple group CFA supported metric invariance and partial scalar invariance across the three ethnic groups. The total score was positively correlated with generation in Singapore and the number of languages spoken. Among first generation immigrants, country of origin, but not the duration of residence was significantly associated with the acculturation score. Our three-factor version of the SAS is a reliable and valid tool for measuring acculturation in Singapore residents. These findings indicate that adapted SAS can be used to assess acculturation in multicultural settings.

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Adaptation and Validation of a Short Acculturation Scale in a Multi-Ethnic Asian Population

Park

Abdin

Luo

et al. 2021

Psych

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“…Thus, less emphasis is placed on social and cultural integration, as migrant worker’s issues are primarily seen through the prism of economic contribution and a source of cheap labor [ 21 ]. Many studies have documented the acculturation and adaptation difficulties faced by migrant workers, along with work site injuries and mental health problems such as depression and suicide ideation and attempt [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ].…”

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Perceived Risk Factors for Suicide among Nepalese Migrant Workers in South Korea

Atteraya

Ebrahim

Gnawali

2021

IJERPH

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(1) Background: In South Korea, far from their homeland, Nepalese migrant workers often face tremendous challenges. The most severe outcome for migrant workers is death by suicide—a major cause of premature death among migrant workers. Nevertheless, in the literature, key factors associated with suicide among Nepalese migrant workers are not specifically identified. Thus, we aimed to delineate the main suicide risk factors for this group of migrants. (2) Methods: We used qualitative research methodology (sample = 20; male =17, female = 3) and employed nominal group techniques to identify the perceived primary risk factors for suicide. (3) Results: Study participants identified and ranked eight sources of distress and perceived risks for suicide, both from home and in the host country. Perceived risks for suicide include a complex set of socio-cultural, behavioral, occupational, physical, and mental health issues as well as communication barriers. (4) Conclusions: The findings suggest the need to design tailored mental health promotion programs for migrant workers before departure from Nepal as well as after arrival as migrant workers in South Korea.

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Vignette experiment on the acculturation of internal migrants in the Kenyan Rift Valley

Nyambok

Zanello

2022

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

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Acculturation strategies used by unskilled migrant workers in South Korea

Cited by 4 publications

References 17 publications

Adaptation and Validation of a Short Acculturation Scale in a Multi-Ethnic Asian Population

Adaptation and Validation of a Short Acculturation Scale in a Multi-Ethnic Asian Population

Perceived Risk Factors for Suicide among Nepalese Migrant Workers in South Korea

Vignette experiment on the acculturation of internal migrants in the Kenyan Rift Valley

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