PARENTING IN TWO WORLDS: ACCULTURATION GAPS, INTERGENERATIONAL CONFLICT, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION IN MIGRANT FAMILIES
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Migrant families experience structural acculturation gaps leading to heightened intergenerational conflict (IC) and poor psychological outcomes. Traditional support models often fail to address this fundamental disparity. This longitudinal study aimed to establish the causal pathway linking the acculturation gap to familial stress and psychological adaptation. The methodology employed a quantitative, three-wave design over 18 months, utilizing parallel measurement instruments, including the Generational Acculturation Disparity Index (GADI), on 150 parent-adolescent dyads. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) confirmed a highly significant causal path from the GADI to IC (? = +0.58), which subsequently compromised psychological well-being (DASS-21 scores). Crucially, the analysis identified Family Cohesion as the dominant protective factor (?= -0.67), significantly mitigating the impact of the acculturation gap on conflict intensity. The research validates the Family-Based Adaptation Model (FBAM), concluding that the generational cultural disparity is the primary conflict engine. Proactive interventions focused on strengthening family cohesion and mutual cultural negotiation are the most effective strategy for promoting long-term mental health and integration success for migrant families.
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