The Complexities of Acculturation and Discrimination of Immigrants in Ireland

Spinu, Christina (2025) The Complexities of Acculturation and Discrimination of Immigrants in Ireland. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Introduction: The increasing number of multi-cultured immigrants reaching the Republic of Ireland, suggests notable psychological adaptations for the Irish-arrived immigrants, in relation to their ability to acculturate and assimilate in Irish society. This research study explores the relationship between perceived discriminatory experiences and the processes of assimilation and acculturation among Irish immigrants, considering demographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity).

Method: This study employs a quantitative, cross-sectional, within-subjects design. A number of 82 participants, have been administered three measured scales, 1) the Acculturation Attitude Scale (AAS), (2) Vancouver Index of Acculturation (VIA), and lastly, (3) Day-to-Day and Major Events Discrimination Scale (EDS) & (MEDS); alongside recording the demographical factors of each individual (age, gender, and ethnicity).

Results: The results administered non-significant results regarding all hypotheses identified; two correlational analyses, simple linear regression analyses for each variable, and lastly, two multiple regression analyses.

Conclusion: The findings of this study determined non-significant relationship between perceived discrimination and assimilation/acculturation in Irish immigrants. Therefore, suggesting that other factors beyond discrimination influence assimilative and acculturative attitudes among Irish immigrants. Further research is recommended to explore these potential influencing factors in greater depth.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email Coughlan, Barry UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Discrimination; Assimilation; Acculturation; Demographical variables; Vancouver Index of Acculturation (VIA); Acculturation Scale (ASS); Day-to-Day & Major Events Discrimination Scale (EDS) & (MEDS)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Discrimination J Political Science > JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration > International Migration > Immigration D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	11 Nov 2025 15:01
Last Modified:	11 Nov 2025 15:01
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8917

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