Research on the Influence of Social and Cultural Identity on Immigrants' Psychological Adaptation and Its Moderating Function

Yida Wang

doi:10.54097/dzmj7g69

Authors

Yida Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/dzmj7g69

Keywords:

Social and Cultural Identity, Psychological Adaptation, Moderating Function, Influence

Abstract

This study discusses the influence of social and cultural identity on the psychological adaptation of immigrants and its regulatory role. Through the questionnaire survey, interview and psychological scale evaluation of 300 immigrants from China to Canada, it is found that there is a significant negative correlation between social and cultural identity and the mental health status of immigrants. With the improvement of immigrants' social and cultural identity, their depression, anxiety and stress levels show a downward trend, indicating that higher social and cultural identity is helpful to reduce the psychological burden of immigrants in the new environment. In addition, the study also reveals the moderating role of social and cultural identity in the process of immigrants' psychological adaptation, especially when immigrants are affected by variables such as gender and immigration time, social and cultural identity can significantly change the relationship between these variables and mental health. The research results provide a new perspective for understanding the psychological adaptation mechanism of immigrants, and provide a scientific basis for immigration policy formulation and psychological counseling practice. It is suggested that policy makers should attach importance to improving the social and cultural identity of immigrants, and psychological counselors should pay attention to the degree of social and cultural identity of immigrants when formulating intervention strategies.

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