Neumann, Nantke (2021) Impact of Informal Language Learning and Social Contact on Integration amongst Newcomers. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Language acquisition and social contact are considered crucial for the integration of migrant newcomers. We conducted research in collaboration with a buddy program for informal language learning, called Kletsmaatjes. The program matched Dutch citizens with migrants to help them with integration in the society. We were interested in whether the match, and the quality of contact between buddies and migrants are important to the success of the program. We hypothesized that the match, as a predictor variable, relates to integrational outcomes, and the quality of contact serves as a mediating variable. We then tested this hypothesis in a cross-sectional study design by creating a questionnaire for migrant newcomers (N = 123), partaking in the program of Kletsmaatjes. Our hypotheses were partially supported. The match variable did not relate to the other variables as expected. The quality of contact variable did. Implications of this work for our society and programs like Kletsmaatjes will be discussed in the following paper.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Heikamp, E.M. and Hansen, N. and Huis, M.A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Applied Social Psychology (ASP) [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jan 2022 09:51 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jan 2022 09:51 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/38 |
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