Predicting adolescents’ acculturation by motivation for ethno-cultural continuity and parental acculturation T. Ryabichenko (NRU HSE), N. Lebedeva (NRU HSE), I. Plotka (BPMUC, Latvia)

Problem Cultural continuity is important for current group dynamics. When people experience a threat to the continuity of their in- group identity they are prone to become negative towards developments and groups that are considered to be the source of this threat (Smeekes & Verkuyten, 2014). Motivation for Ethno-cultural Continuity (MEC): the active engagement of ethno-cultural group members in cultural endurance (Gezentsvey et al., 2013). HOWEVER: MEC was not related to assimilation (Gezentsvey et al., 2013)

Our study Possible explanations: 1.Acculturation strategies (only assimilation) 2.Intergenerational effects Design: 1.Berry’s four acculturation strategies 2.Two generations of Latvian Russians

Hypotheses Within generations MEC positively related to separation and integration, and negatively related to marginalization and assimilation in both generations. Between generations MEC of parents positively related to MEC of their children. Acculturation strategies of parents positively related to the same strategies of their children. MEC of parents positively related to separation and integration, and negatively related to marginalization and assimilation of their children.

Study in Latvia GenerationN % female % born in Latvia Age MinMaxMеMе Parents (mothers) Adolescents We aren’t Russian Latvians, we are Latvian Russians Equal taxes, equal rights

Scales Acculturation strategies (MIRIPS) Life satisfaction (MIRIPS) Self-esteem (MIRIPS) MEC, 5 items (from CFA): 1.Continuing to practice my Russian traditions and celebrations is important to me. 2.Ultimately, I would like my children to identify as Russians. 3.Long term, I would like my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to continue our Russian heritage. 4.I want to transmit to my children a love for and interest in their Russian heritage. 5.I think it’s good to create an environment at home where my Russian traditions can be a normal part of life for my children.

MEC of parents MEC of adolescents Acculturation strategies of parents Acculturation strategies of adolescents Life satisfaction Self-esteem Tested model

MEC of parents MEC of adolescents Assimilation of parents Assimilation of adolescents Life satisfaction Self-esteem -.56***.61***.45***.19 (n.s.) -.39*** -.11 (n.s.) -.57*** Assimilation model χ 2 =371; χ 2 /df = 1.392; CFI =.930; RMSEA =.06; PCLOSE =.140

MEC of parents MEC of adolescents Marginalization of parents Marginalization of adolescents Life satisfaction Self-esteem -.37*.20 (n.s.).45*** -.09 (n.s.) -.35** -.16 (n.s.) -.74*** Marginalization model χ 2 =365; χ 2 /df = 1.367; CFI =.918; RMSEA =.058; PCLOSE =.194

MEC of parents MEC of adolescents Separation of parents Separation of adolescents Life satisfaction Self-esteem -.07 (n.s.).31*.45***.03 (n.s.).31* -.05 (n.s.) -.17 (n.s.) Separation model χ 2 =479; χ 2 /df = 1.304; CFI =.923; RMSEA =.053; PCLOSE =.369

MEC of parents MEC of adolescents Integration of parents Integration of adolescents Life satisfaction Self-esteem.25*.07 (n.s.).45*** -.06 (n.s.).15 (n.s.) -.12 (n.s.).38*** Integration model χ 2 =360; χ 2 /df = 1.350; CFI =.930; RMSEA =.056; PCLOSE =.240

AssimilationMarginalizationSeparationIntegration MEC of parents  MEC of adolescents.45*** MEC of parents  acculturation of parents -.56***-.37* * MEC of parents  acculturation of adolescents MEC of adolescents  acculturation of adolescents -.39**-.35**.31*.15 Acculturation of parents  acculturation of adolescents.61***.20.31*.07 Acculturation of adolescents  life satisfaction Acculturation of adolescents  Self- esteem -.57***-.74*** ***

Main conclusions Structural equivalence of MEC scale in Russian was found for 5 items in two generations. Within generations: MEC negatively related to assimilation and marginalization; MEC positively related to integration of parents, and to separation of adolescents. Between generations: A direct effect of MEC of parents on acculturation strategies of adolescents wasn’t found. Assimilation and separation of parents positively related to same strategies of adolescents. In addition, Integration is the only acculturation strategy that positively related to self-esteem of adolescents.

Thank you

1 Continuing to practice my Russian traditions and celebrations is important to me. 2 Ultimately, I would like my children to identify as Russians. 3 The future continuity of our Russian community is NOT a concern of mine. 4 Maintaining my Russian heritage is NOT something I really care about. 5 I would like to encourage my children to learn Russian. 6 Long term, I would like my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to continue our Russian heritage. 7 I do NOT mind setting aside the traditions of my Russian heritage. 8 I would like to keep on living according to the traditions of my Russian heritage. 9 I want to transmit to my children a love for and interest in their Russian heritage. 10 I think it’s good to create an environment at home where my Russian traditions can be a normal part of life for my children.

P=0.033; CMIN/DF=1.800; CFI=.982; RMSEA=.060;PCLOSE=.295; ΔCFI=.003