The ‘mixed bag’ of segregation—On positive and negative associations with migrants’ acculturation

Many researchers and practitioners consider ethnic segregation in neighborhoods, or schools detrimental to migrants’ acculturation host societies. Empirically, however, is a “mixed bag” its effects depend crucially on the investigated domain (e.g., negative for language skills, positive well-being). As most prior studies have focused restricted spectrum of acculturation, comprehensive assessment within one single study needed establish comparability across different domains. Among over 8,000 immigrant-background students from four countries, we association classroom segregation, defined as opportunities contact with natives other migrants, broad (academic, attitude-related, identity-related, social, health-related, psychological criteria). Some findings were consistent academic acculturation), some contrary research social acculturation). In sum, our results shed light contribute understanding crucial issue. This article protected by copyright. All rights reserved