American Experience

Information Seeking Behavior of Immigrants from Russia and Ukraine with Regard to American Culture

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ID5711202
AuthorsSvitlana Jaroszynski (0000-0001-6355-0569, Florida State University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume22
Issue3
Pages682-696
Publication date2024-07-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1556-2948 • E-ISSN: 1556-2956
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15562948.2022.2094044
OpenAlexW4286632455
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited26

This study examines information-seeking behaviors of immigrants from Russia and Ukraine living in a medium-sized city in the Southeastern United States. Qualitative research methods included focus group meetings, semi-structured in-depth interviews, and a Photovoice project. Participants shared what information they needed to adapt to the American culture, where they looked for this information, and what barriers they experienced. The findings showed that immigrants sought everyday life information and information about the local culture, used interpersonal communication and online media as primary sources of information, and reported more co-ethnic interaction and communication with Americans than their compatriots in larger cities

Immigration · Political science · Sociology · Gender Studies · Law · Misinformation and Its Impacts · Psychology · Social Media and Politics

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