The Acculturation Model

The Acculturation Model explains how individuals adapt when they encounter a new culture. It describes different ways people respond, such as embracing the new culture fully (integration), adopting only some aspects (assimilation), maintaining their original culture (separation), or rejecting both cultures (marginalization). This process varies based on personal preferences, societal attitudes, and support systems. The model helps us understand the complex experiences of cultural change, emphasizing that adaptation is not a one-size-fits-all process but a dynamic negotiation between retaining one's identity and integrating into a new cultural environment.