Embracing Complexity in the Study of Acculturation Gaps: Directions for Future Research

摘要

Telzer's [this issue] review of research related to acculturation gaps within families effectively called attention to the complexity of the construct of acculturation gaps. This is a challenging literature to summarize and Telzer has elucidated many key issues involved in the conceptualization and measurement of acculturation gaps. As Telzer's article highlighted, the current acculturation gap-distress model oversimplifies the process of cultural adaptation within families. Her article provided a valuable framework for expanding notions of how immigrant families negotiate relationships and foster positive developmental outcomes in a multicultural environment.