Wang et al

• What was the aim of the study?

  To examine the relationship between acculturation dimensions (Cuban and US culture) and psychological functioning.
• How was psychological functioning measured in the study?

  By levels of depression, anxiety and self-esteem.
• Who were the participants in the study?

  119 Cuban-American university students, all with one parent born in Cuba. (80% were female and 23% were born outside of the US).
• What method was used to collect data?

  An online survey.
• What were the key results of the study?

  Biculturalism was associated with more positive psychological funcitoning (higher self esteem and lower levels of depression and anxiety).
• How did this study differ from previous research?

  Previous research focused on singular culture, this study considered both cultures simultaneously, supported Berry's theory that integration is the most favourable strategy.
• What are the strengths of the study?

  Supported Berry's well-established theory of integration, challenged previous research with robust results, bidimensional approach considered both host and adopted cultures.
• What are the limitations of the study?

  Uneven gender distribution (limits generalisability), risk of ecological fallacy