Are we facing a “causality crisis” in acculturation research? The need for a methodological (r)evolution |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Postboks 1094, Blindern, Oslo, 0317, Norway |
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Abstract: | Acculturation is an inherently causal phenomenon that deals with changes and processes initiated by intercultural contact. However, although more than 13,000 scientific articles to date have been published on a topic related to acculturation, only a small fraction uses data that allow for causal inferences. As a result, our field can be seen as facing a “crisis of causality,” where central theories and models that assume causality between constructs still lack robust empirical support. To address this gap, I provide recommendations for the next generation of acculturation research, emphasizing primarily the need for experimental and longitudinal studies. |
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Keywords: | Acculturation Causality Experiments Longitudinal Methodology |
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