What do teachers expect from immigration? Acculturation expectations among compulsory education teachers in Spain

 

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Autores: Argüello Gutiérrez, Catalina, Montánchez Torres, María Luisa, Smith Castro, Vanessa
Formato: artículo original
Data de Publicação:2026
Descrição:Previous research highlights that teachers' beliefs, attitudes, and expectations regarding cultural diversity and immigration significantly influence students' psychosocial and sociocultural adaptation. However, evidence from Spain on teachers' acculturation expectations remains limited. This study analysed such expectations among 320 compulsory education teachers in Spain, examining the role of demographic and psychosocial variables. An online survey assessed support for cultural preservation, assimilation, and separation, alongside pro-diversity beliefs, intercultural sensitivity, and negative stereotypes. Results indicated stronger support for cultural preservation compared to assimilation or separation. Female teachers showed higher endorsement of cultural preservation, while male teachers supported assimilation more. Younger teachers more strongly rejected assimilation and separation than older counterparts. Cultural preservation correlated positively with intercultural sensitivity and pro-diversity beliefs, whereas assimilation and separation were linked to negative stereotypes and lower intercultural sensitivity. These findings underline the need to strengthen intercultural training, critical reflection, and inclusive pedagogical practices in teacher education.
País:Kérwá
Recursos:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
Idioma:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/104865
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/10669/104865
https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2026.2676821
Palavra-chave:Acculturation expectations
immigration
education
Spain
Intercultural education
Cultural diversity
Stereotypes
Cultural preservation
Teacher education
Teacher attitudes
Inclusive education
Critical thinking