Nostalgia and acculturation.

Authors :: Zou X
Petkanopoulou K
Source :: Current opinion in psychology [Curr Opin Psychol] 2023 Feb; Vol. 49, pp. 101553. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 27.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: We identify three themes in the current research on nostalgia and acculturation. First, different types of nostalgia (i.e., home-culture and host-culture nostalgia) have distinct effects on immigrants' and sojourners' identification with home or host culture, affecting the integration of home and host cultural identities. Second, nostalgia during acculturation plays a crucial role in facilitating self-continuity among immigrants and sojourners moving across different cultures. Third, nostalgia affects the majority-group members' attitude towards immigrants and sojourners in the host culture. We conclude by highlighting three challenges for future research on nostalgia and acculturation: the content of types of nostalgia, the moderating role of individual differences, and the functions of nostalgia at various acculturation stages.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest Nothing declared.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)