Does a sense of honor impact immigrant well-being? This research investigates the role of honour in the acculturation process, examining how immigrants’ cultural orientation and well-being are influenced by honour-related concerns and values. The study spans three investigations across the UK and Canada, involving 927 participants. The researchers assessed honour as both a concern and a desired attribute for men and women, relating it to acculturative stress and subjective evaluations of life. They compared immigrants from honour and dignity cultural groups, as well as first- and second-generation immigrants. Factors commonly studied in immigrant adaptation were controlled for in the analysis. Statistical analysis was performed in order to provide the insight about the role of honour in acculturation variables. The mixed findings suggest that while honour shows significant associations with acculturation outcomes at the bivariate level, its direct impact on immigrant acculturation, beyond commonly studied predictors, remains complex and nuanced. This research contributes to the understanding of cultural adaptation and well-being within diverse immigrant populations.
Published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, this research aligns directly with the journal's focus on understanding human behavior in social contexts. By investigating the role of honor in immigrant acculturation and well-being, the study contributes valuable insights to the field of social psychology, enhancing our understanding of cultural adaptation and its impact on individual experiences.