The Influence Region of Origin, Area of Residence Prior to Migration, Religion, and Perceived Discrimination on Acculturation Strategies Among sub-Saharan African Migrants in Australia

Andre M. N. Renzaho (), Fethi Mansouri, Victor Counted and Michael Polonsky
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Andre M. N. Renzaho: Western Sydney University
Fethi Mansouri: Deakin University
Victor Counted: Western Sydney University
Michael Polonsky: Deakin University

Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2022, vol. 23, issue 1, No 8, 160 pages

Abstract: Abstract The study examined whether there was an influence of region of origin, area, or residence prior to migration, religion, and perceived discrimination on the acculturation strategies of sub-Saharan African migrants in Australia. These factors have been found to affect acculturation, given the multi-dimensionality of identify formation. Data were obtained on 425 sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees living in Victoria and South Australia. Acculturation was measured using the Vancouver Acculturation Index. Compared to migrants from central Africa, those from eastern Africa (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 0.45; p

Keywords: Religious affiliation; Discrimination; Cultural integration; Acculturation; sub-Saharan African migrants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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