adaptation
Definition
Adaptation refers to the psychological, sociocultural, and intercultural outcomes that individuals and groups achieve through acculturation processes, encompassing psychological wellbeing, competencies in daily living, and positive relations across cultural groups. Adaptation outcomes are distinguished from acculturation processes, which involve changes in daily behaviour, coping strategies, and engagement with both heritage and larger society cultures.
Sources: Berry (2025)
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Applications
Adaptation and Discrimination
Discrimination experience serves as a strong predictor of poor psychological, sociocultural, and intercultural adaptation outcomes.
Sources: Berry (2025)
Adaptation and Integration Strategy
The integration strategy—involving sustained engagement with both heritage culture and the larger society—demonstrates an association with better adaptation outcomes compared to alternative acculturation strategies.
Sources: Berry (2025)
