Latin American immigrants and the environment

Acculturation, information sources, and place

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ID21690649
AuthorsBruno Takahashi (0000-0002-8570-4925, Michigan State University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume29
Issue3
Pages399-413
Publication date2024-03-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueLocal Environment (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1354-9839 • E-ISSN: 1469-6711
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13549839.2023.2287043
OpenAlexW4389127738
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited47

This study examines how acculturation – defined as the changes in cultural patterns after cultural contact between different groups – relates to environmental perceptions of Latin American and Caribbean immigrants living in Michigan, US. The study explores, via in-depth interviews, the roles of information sources, and the use of public spaces in the process. Results highlight that within acculturation, respondents either engaged in integration or separation – assimilation and marginalisation were not reported. Acculturation among study participants was largely associated with negative emotions, which was related in some cases with negative experiences in nature. Results also show that some immigrants are more aware of environmental issues in their country of origin, which could also influence how they think about issues in the United States. Finally, news consumption played a marginal role in informing those conceptualizations. Future research should explore the differences among this diverse group of people based on factors such as place of origin, identity, and place of residence

Acculturation · Gratitude · Immigration · Interview · Latin Americans · Political science · Residence · Sociology · Anthropology · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies

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