Migration experiences of Sierra Leoneans: Acculturation and Psychological Adjustment

How acculturation contributes to a rise of diabetes in Hmong Americans

“…Acculturation, diet, and lifestyle Acculturation describes the process of a minority group of people from one culture adopting the practices and values of another culture that is not originally their own. 5 Acculturation usually affects immigrant groups or minority individuals who are culturally different from the majority of the population in the place to which they have immigrated. Immigrants may encounter challenges at the societal and individual level in acculturating within a dominant society, surrendering some beliefs and behaviors while adopting those from the culture of their new home.…”