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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the process of acculturation and the impact on the translating of political discourse from English to Arabic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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a part of their process described as acculturation. Individuals from non-Western countries often demonstrate the greatest difficulty in social acculturation and research suggests that this may be a reason
for an increase in alcoholism, substance abuse and poor socioeconomic conditions for immigrant communities. In attempting to address some of these social concerns relative to immigrant populations, researchers have
recognized the value of assessing the impacts of certain variables on the process of acculturation for immigrant populations. But it has been difficult to make definitive connections between certain
variables and distinctions in terms of acculturation in immigrant populations. As a result the study presented will attempt to make these connections, providing a valuable basis from which immigrant
social process and acculturation can be understood. Problem Statement Acculturation can be defined as: "the modification of the culture of
a group or individual as a result of contact with a different culture" (Psychology Glossary, 2002). This definition of acculturation is often utilized as a means of assessing
the process of acculturation for immigrant communities. In countries like the United States, where there is a large dominant culture, the process of acculturation takes on different characteristics, and
varies significantly depending on the continuity of a specific immigrant subculture. In understanding the progression of acculturation for immigrant populations,
it is beneficial to consider the factors that may enhance or inhibit acculturation, including socioeconomic status, length of residence, substance abuse, sexual risk behaviors, employment status, level of education and
level of health care services. All of these elements play a role in determining whether an individual demonstrates a significant willingness towards acculturation or whether resistance to cultural
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