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Language and Acculturation: The Case of Russian Speakers in Latvia and Finland

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the acculturation of Russian speakers in Latvia and Finland by comparing their cultural (dis)involvement and preference (Carlson & Güler 2018) with their self-reported language proficiency and use. Using survey data collected from both countries (N = 224), the study finds a correlation between Russian speakers’ everyday language use and their level of acculturation. The comparative results showed that respondents using more local languages show higher Cultural Involvement (CI) compared to those who use English or Russian. Beyond language proficiency, what mattered was the actual use of the language as the local language used outside the home was significantly related to low CP scores.

Source: Nordic Journal of Migration Research

DOI: 10.33134/njmr.742

Authors: Ilkhom Khalimzoda, Marko Siitonen

Institution: University of Jyväskylä

Language: English

Topic: Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4396924591