Self-Esteem, Cultural Identity, and Generation Status as Determinants of Hispanic Acculturation

The impact of self-esteem, cultural identity, and generation status on acculturation was empirically examined using a sample of 110 Hispanic American college students. The results of the hierarchical regression analysis indicated that self-esteem and generation status positively influenced acculturation, whereas Hispanic cultural identity negatively affected acculturation. A discussion of these findings and the study’s limitations are presented and the implications for future research are outlined.