Intercultural Relations Among Cape Verdean Immigrants Living in Portugal

Félix Neto ()
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Félix Neto: Universidade do Porto

Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2020, vol. 21, issue 3, No 6, 765-780

Abstract: Abstract This study examines intercultural relations among Cape Verdean immigrants living in Portugal. Seven specific predictions based on three general hypotheses (multiculturalism hypothesis, contact hypothesis and integration hypothesis) were tested. The sample of this research consisted of 283 Cape Verdean migrants (51% females) with an average of 35 years. The average duration of residence in Portugal was 18 years. In line with the multiculturalism hypothesis, cultural security was positively related to integration, tolerance and cultural identity. The contact hypothesis was also supported, as intercultural contact was related to positive intergroup attitudes. Regarding the integration hypothesis, psychological adaptation and intercultural adaptation were predicted by integration, whilst sociocultural adaptation was only predicted by marginalisation. Thus, the integration hypothesis was partially supported for Cape Verdean immigrants living in Portugal. Findings are discussed considering the existing literature.

Keywords: Acculturation strategies; Adaptation; Cape Verdean migrants; Tolerance; Portugal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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