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What is the primary focus of the research projects discussed regarding acculturation?
What is the primary focus of the research projects discussed regarding acculturation?
Acculturation involves only the process of learning one's own culture.
Acculturation involves only the process of learning one's own culture.
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What are the two main ways people engage in acculturation?
What are the two main ways people engage in acculturation?
Living in a new society or spending considerable time with people from other cultures.
Acculturation is the process of learning a new __________.
Acculturation is the process of learning a new __________.
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Which religious groups were examined in Lindridge's study of acculturation in the UK?
Which religious groups were examined in Lindridge's study of acculturation in the UK?
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Hispanic consumers who adopt US culture tend to show loyalty to Hispanic brands.
Hispanic consumers who adopt US culture tend to show loyalty to Hispanic brands.
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What challenges did the religious groups face in navigating their identities in the UK?
What challenges did the religious groups face in navigating their identities in the UK?
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Match each study to the cultural group it examines:
Match each study to the cultural group it examines:
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Study Notes
Acculturation and Consumer Behavior
- Acculturation is the process of learning a new culture, achieved through living in a new society or spending time with people from other cultures.
- Enculturation is the process of learning one's own culture.
- Acculturation impacts consumer behavior, particularly with immigration trends and rural-to-urban migration.
- Consumer behavior of immigrants involves the adoption of the host country's culture while maintaining original consumption patterns.
- Studies highlight the complexities of acculturation:
Research Projects on Acculturation and Consumer Behavior
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Lindridge's study: Examined Indian immigrant religious groups (Hindu, Sikh, Muslim) in Britain.
- Found similar levels of acculturation across language, food, clothing, and media consumption.
- All groups experienced difficulties navigating religious and acculturated identities.
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Shoham, Segev, and Rivio's study: Focused on US Hispanic consumers.
- Found Hispanics leaning towards US culture were loyal to Anglo stores and brands but not necessarily Hispanic ones.
- Strong sense of original culture pride and belonging correlates with less adoption of the host culture.
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Ruvio, Gianfranco, and Segev's study: Examined Soviet immigrants in Israel.
- Confirmed that ethnic identities and reference groups influence consumption choices and acculturation.
- Immigrants embracing Israeli culture often desired unique Russian products and were innovative in shopping for Israeli and Russian products.
- Immigrants preserving original culture showed high preference for unique Russian products, but less innovation when shopping.
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Explore the intricate relationship between acculturation and consumer behavior in various cultural contexts. This quiz covers research studies that analyze how immigrants adapt to new cultures while retaining their original consumption patterns. Dive into the findings on how acculturation affects consumer choices and experiences.
