Cross-cultural validation of acculturation measures: Expanding the East Asian acculturation framework for global applicability.

ABSTRACT: In a globalised world, understanding acculturation, the process by which individuals adapt to new cultural environments, is crucial, especially in multicultural societies experiencing increased migration. The East Asian Acculturation Measure (EAAM), based on Berry's acculturation model, has been a cornerstone for assessing acculturation strategies among East Asian populations in the United States; however, its cultural specificity limits utility in broader contexts. This study addresses this gap by adapting and validating the EAAM for diverse populations, producing the Shortened Adapted Acculturation Scale (SAAS). Across two phases involving 490 university students from 87 nationalities in Germany and 329 university students from 25 nationalities in South Africa, both Confirmatory Factor A

SUBMITTER: Idemudia ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896047 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature