The impact of acculturation and ethnic identity on American football identification and consumption among Asians in the United States

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Pil Ha ◽  
Mary A Hums ◽  
Chris T Greenwell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
American Football ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Acculturation Strategies ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the effect of four acculturation strategies (integration, assimilation, separation and marginalisation) on identification with and consumption of American football for the Asian population in the United States. Using Berry's (1990, 1997) bi-dimensional model of acculturation as a theoretical framework, significant differences (based on the four acculturation strategies) between football identification and consumption were found. In addition, this study examines the relationships between acculturation, ethnic identity, identification with, and consumption of, the sport among the Asian population. The results indicate that acculturation plays a significant role in explaining participants' identification with, and consumption of, the sport, whereas ethnic identity does not.

scholarly journals Asian Americans’ Ethnic Identity Exploration and the Role of Ethnic Community in a Southern City in the United States

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Suzie S. Weng ◽  
Shinwoo Choi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Southern City ◽  
The Impact

This qualitative study explores Asian Americans’ ethnic identity concerning their process of exploring their own identity belonging and the impact of an ethnic community in a southern city in the United States. The South has mainly consisted of European Americans and African Americans. However, it has diversified to include an increasing number of Latinx and Asian Americans over the last several decades. Yet, the growing Asian American community remains disparate in its ethnic identity and nationality. Therefore, this study uses the phenomenological method to provide a more in-depth understanding of ethnic identity in an Asian American community within a southern region of the United States. Themes emerging from interviews included the need to bridge two worlds, the desire to be part of a community, and the existence of a two-layer community involving both ethnic and racial identity. This study contributes to a greater understanding of Asian Americans’ experiences in and adaptation to the Southern region within the United States. Implications for practice are provided for social workers when working alongside Asian American clients.

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