David Lackland SAM is a professor of cross-cultural psychology at the University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.  Sam obtained a B. Sc. (Honors) degree in psychology from the University of Ghana, before migrating to Norway as a student, where he completed his PhD.  Sam divides his position at the University of Bergen between the Department of Psychosocial Science (Faculty of Psychology) and the Centre for International Health, Global health and Primary Health Care (Faculty of Medicine). He teaches courses in cross-cultural psychology, medical anthropology and cultural psychiatry. His research interests include psychology of acculturation, and the role of culture in health. Sam has published extensively on young immigrants’ psychological adaptation in general, and from a cross-cultural comparative perspective.  Sam was co-editor of two books on acculturation (in 2006), and a co-author of the 3rd edition of Cross-cultural psychology: Research and applications, published by Cambridge University Press, 2011.  His 2016 book:  the 2nd edition of the Cambridge handbook of acculturation psychology, received the 2017 outstanding book award from the International Academy for Intercultural Research (IAIR). He co-edited with John W. Berry the 4-volume anthology on Cross-cultural psychology, published in 2018 by Routledge.  Sam was Deputy Secretary General of the International Association for Cross-cultural Psychology (IACCP) and is a fellow of the International Academy of Intercultural Relations (IAIR).

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Psychological adaptation of ethnocultural youths
• Cross-cultural studies on immigrants, refugees and international students
• Intercultural relations
• Values and social beliefs
• Culture and health
• Migration and health
• Factors influencing hazardous emigration from Africa
• Civic and political
• Cyberbullying from cross-cultural perspective
• Determinants of inclusive integration

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Latest books:  

David L. Sam & John W. Berry (Eds), (2017) Routledge Major Reference Works: Cross-Cultural Psychology—Critical Concepts in Psychology in Four Volumes. Vol 1: Theory and Method; Vol 2:  Basic Processes I – Development, Social and Personality; Vol 3: Basic Processes II – Cognition, Perception, Emotions, Language and Acculturation and Vol 4: Applied issues.  Routledge: Oxford, UK.  www.routledge.com/9781138848375

Sam, D. L. & Berry, J. W. (2016). The Cambridge handbook of acculturation psychology, 2nd edition. 

http://www.cambridge.org/no/academic/subjects/psychology/social-psychology/cambridge-handbook-acculturation-psychology-2nd-edition?format=H

Selected latest publications

Sam,  D.  L.,  (2012).  Psychology  of  acculturation:  New  advances  and  future     directions.International Journal of Psychology. 47: 221-221.

Sam, D. L., & Horenczyk, G. (2012). Immigrant youth adaptation in context.  In C. Gracia  Coll). The impact of immigration on children’s development. Contributions to Human Development, 24, 64 – 76

Leung, K Y; Lam, B. C.P.; Bond, M. H., Conway, L. G., Gornick, LJ., Amponsah, B. Boehnke, K., Dragolov, G., Burgess, S. M; Golestaneh, M.B, Holger, Hofer, Jan; Espinosa, A del C.  D; Fardis, M., Ismail, R. Kurman, J; Lebedeva, N., Tatarko, A N.; Sam, David Lackland; Teixeira, M. L. M., Yamaguchi, S., Fukuzawa, Ai, Zhang. J. Zhou, F. (2012) Developing and evaluating the social axioms survey in eleven countries: its relationship with the five-factor model of personality. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 43.(5) 833-857

Kunst, J. R., Tajamal, H., Sam, D. L., & Ulleberg, P. (2012). Coping with Islamophobia: The effects of religious stigma on Muslim minorities' identity formation. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 36(4), 518-532. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.12.014

Kunst, J. R., Sam, D. L., & Ulleberg, P. (2013). Perceived Islamophobia: Scale development and validation. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 37(2), 225-237. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2012.11.001

Kunst, J. R., & Sam, D. L. (2013). Relationship between perceived acculturation expectations and Muslim minority youth’s acculturation and adaptation. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2013.04.007

Kunst, J. R., & Sam, D. L. (2013) Expanding the margins of identity: A critique of marginalization in a globalized world. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation,

Sam, D. L., Jasinskaja-Lathi, Horenczyk, G., & Vedder, P. (2013). Migration and integrations: Some psychological perspectives on mutual acculturation. Zeitschrifts für Psychologie/Journal of Psychology. Zeitschrifts für Psychologie/Journal of Psychology, 221. 203-204

Horenczyk, G., Jasinskaja-Lahti., Sam, D. L. & Vedder, P. (2013). Mutuality in acculturation: Analysis and integration of models. Zeitschrifts für Psychologie/Journal of  Psychology, 221, 205 - 213

Berry, J. W & Sam, D.L. (2013). Accommodating cultural diversity and achieving equity: An Introduction to psychological dimensions of multiculturalism. European Psychologist 18. 151-157

Kunst, J. R. & Sam, D. L., (2013) Expanding the margins of identity: A critique of marginalization in a globalized world. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation 2, 225 -241

Kunst, J. R., & Sam, D. L., (2014) “It’s on Time That They Assimilate” – Differential acculturation expectations towards first and second generation immigrants. International Journal of Intercultural Relations 39, 188-195

Spjeldnæs, I. O., Moland, K-M., Harris, J & Sam, D. L. (2013). Responsible mothering in Limpopo, South Africa: Perspectives of adolescents.  Psychology & Society

Kunst, J R.; Thomsen, L., & Sam, D. L. (2014). Late Abrahamic reunion? Religious fundamentalism negatively predicts dual Abrahamic group categorization among Muslims and Christians. European Journal of Social Psychology, 44, 337 -348

Bye, H. H., Horverak, J. G., Sandal, G. M., Sam, D. L., & van de Vijver, F. J.R. (2014). Cultural fit and ethnic background in the job interview. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 14, 7 - 26

Iversen, V. C., Sam, D. L., & Helvik, A-S (2014) Psychological distress and perceived health in inmates in Norwegian prisons. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 42, 171 – 176

Sandal, G. M., van de Vijver, F. J.R., Bye, H. H., Sam, D. L., Amponsah, B., Cakar, N., Franke, G. H., Ismail, R., Kjellsen, K., Kosic, A., Leontieva, A. M., Shahrnaz, Sun., & Tien-Lun, C. (2014). Intended Self-Presentation Tactics in Job Interviews: A 10-Country    Study.Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 45: 939-958. doi: 10.1177/0022022114532353

Spjeldnæs,  I.  O.,  Moland,  K-M.,  Harris,  J  &  Sam,  D. L.  (2014).  Responsible  mothering in Limpopo, South Africa: Perspectives of adolescents. 6 (2), 57 – 77

Kunst, J. R., Thomsen, L., Sam, D. L., & Berry, J. W., (2015). “We Are in This Together”: Common Group Identity Predicts Majority Members’ Active Acculturation Efforts to Integrate Immigrants. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. doi: 10.1177/0146167215599349

Sam, D. L., Tetteh, D. K., Amponsah, B (2015). Satisfaction with life and psychological symptoms among International students in Ghana and  their  correlates.  International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 49, 156-167;

Sam, D. L. (2015). Acculturation. In. In: James D. Wright (editor-in-chief), International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition, Vol X.  Oxford:  Elsevier, pp. 68 – 74. doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24034-8

Sam, D. L., (2016) Heart and mind. In Hua, Z., & Komisarof, A. (eds). Crossing Boundaries and Weaving Intercultural Work, Life and Scholarship in Globalizing Universities, pp. 67 - 77) London: Routledge

Jamaludin, N. L., Sam, D. L., Sandal, G. M., & Adam, A. A. (2016). The influence of perceived discrimination, orientation to mainstream culture and life satisfaction on destination-loyalty intentions: the case of international students. Current Issues in Tourism, 1-16.  DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2015.1119102

Jamaludin, N. L., Sam, D. L., Sandal, G. M., & Adam, A. A. (2016). . Personal values, subjective well-being and destination-loyalty intention of international students. SpringerPlus20165:720 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2439-3

Aby-Rayya, H., & Sam, D. L. (i2017). Is Integration the Best Way to Acculturate? A Re- examination of the Bicultural-Adaptation Relationship in the “ICSEY-Data Set”Using the Bilineal Method.  Journal of Cross-cultural Psychology, 46, 287 - 293.

Sam, D. L. (2017).  Multiculturalism.  In F. M. Moghaddam (Ed).  The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political behavior (pp 504 – 507). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications Inc

Sam, D. L., Bruce, D., Agyemand, C. B., Amponsah, B., & Arkofrul, H. (in press).  Cyberbullying victimization in among high school and university students in Ghana.  Deviant Behavior

Sam, D. L. (2017). Understanding positive immigrant youth adaptation in the context of multiculturalismSam. Journal of Adolescence, .doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.08.007.  Buchanan, E., Abu-Rayya, H. M., Kashima, E., Paxton, S. J., & Sam, D. L. (in press).  Perceived discrimination, language proficiencies, and adaptation: Comparisons between refugee and non-refugee immigrant youth in Australia.  International Journal of Intercultural Relations.

 

Vitenskapelig artikkel

• Kunst, Jonas R.; Ozer, Simon; Lefringhausen, Katharina et al. (2023). How ‘should’ the majority group acculturate? Acculturation expectations and their correlates among minority- and majority-group members. (ekstern lenke)
• Brea Larios, Dixie; Sam, David; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim (2023). Psychological distress among Afghan refugees in Norway as a function of their integration. (ekstern lenke)
• Tahir, Hajra; Kunst, Jonas R.; SAM, DAVID (2023). Acculturation preferences and perceived (dis)loyalty of Muslims in the U.K.: Two vignette-based experimental studies. (ekstern lenke)
• Cardenas, Paola; Ásgeirsdóttir, Bryndís Björk; Doná, Giorgia et al. (2023). The integration hypothesis and positive mental health outcomes for children and young asylum-seekers in Iceland. (ekstern lenke)
• Abu-Rayya, Hisham M.; Berry, John W.; SAM, DAVID et al. (2023). Evaluating the integration hypothesis: A meta-analysis of the ICSEY project data using two new methods. (ekstern lenke)
• Cardenas, Paola; Doná, Giorgia; SAM, DAVID et al. (2023). The Migration Experience of Forced Migrant Children and Youth in Iceland. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Juttemeier, Marilena; Bailey, April H. et al. (2023). Investigation of gender bias in the mental imagery of faces. (ekstern lenke)
• Lelo, Patricia Vangu Matondo; Kitetele, Faustin Nd.; Akele, Cathy E. et al. (2023). Caregivers’ Perspective on the Psychological Burden of Living with Children Affected by Sickle Cell Disease in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. (ekstern lenke)
• Kekesi, Elias Kodjo; Agyemang, Collins Badu; SAM, DAVID (2023). Assessing levels of knowledge, compliance with preventive measures and behavioral adjustments to the ‘new normal’ of COVID-19: Empirical evidence from Ghana. (ekstern lenke)
• Cardenas, Paola; Ásgeirsdóttir, Bryndís Björk; SAM, DAVID et al. (2022). Stressful life events, psychological symptoms, and social support of children and young asylum-seekers in Iceland. (ekstern lenke)
• Larios, Dixie Janice Brea; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene et al. (2022). Explanatory models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Lefringhausen, Katharina; Sam, David et al. (2021). The Missing Side of Acculturation: How Majority-Group Members Relate to Immigrant and Minority-Group Cultures. (ekstern lenke)
• Celikkol, Göksu; Jasinskaja-Lahti, Inga; Renvik, Tuuli Anna et al. (2021). Do We Stand Together? The Role of Perceived Personal and Group Threats in Predicting the Majority’s (Un)willingness to Confront Injustice on Behalf of a Minority. (ekstern lenke)
• Renvik, Tuuli Anna; Manner, Joel; Vetik, Raivo et al. (2020). Citizenship and Socio-Political Integration: A Person-Oriented Analysis Among Russian-Speaking Minorities in Estonia, Finland and Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• English, Alexander S.; Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2019). Climatic effects on the sociocultural and psychological adaptation of migrants within China: A longitudinal test of two competing perspectives. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Wanjohi, Racheal N; Akotia, Charity S. (2019). Civic engagement and participation among Ghanaian and Kenyan students and their correlates. (ekstern lenke)
• Tahir, Hajra; Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2019). Threat, anti-western hostility and violence among European muslims: The mediating role of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Jamaludin, Nor Lelawati Binti; Sam, David Lackland; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim (2018). Destination Motivation, Cultural Orientation,and Adaptation: International Students’ Destination-Loyalty Intention. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2018). Understanding positive immigrant youth adaptation in the context of multiculturalism. (ekstern lenke)
• Jasinskaja-Lahti, Inga; Celikkol, Göksu; Renvik, Tuuli Anna et al. (2018). When psychological contract is violated: Revisiting the rejection-disidentification model of immigrant integration. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Bruce, Delphine; Agyemang, Collins B et al. (2018). Cyberbullying Victimization among High School and University Students in Ghana. (ekstern lenke)
• Filus, Ania; Schwarz, Beate; Mylonas, Kostas et al. (2018). Parenting and Late Adolescents' Well-Being in Greece, Norway, Poland and Switzerland: Associations with Individuation from Parents. (ekstern lenke)
• Buchanan, Zachary E; Abu-Rayya, Hisham M; Kashima, Emiko S. et al. (2018). Perceived discrimination, language proficiencies, and adaptation: Comparisons between refugee and non-refugee immigrant youth in Australia. (ekstern lenke)
• Abu-Rayya, Hisham M; Sam, David Lackland (2017). Is integration the best way to acculturate? A reexamination of the bicultural-adaptation relationship in the ?ICSEY dataset? using the bilineal method. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sadeghi, Talieh; Tahir, Hajra et al. (2016). The vicious circle of religious prejudice: Islamophobia makes the acculturation attitudes of majority and minority members clash. (ekstern lenke)
• Jamaludin, Nor Lelawati Binti; Sam, David Lackland; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim et al. (2016). The influence of perceived discrimination, orientation to mainstream culture and life satisfaction on destination loyalty intentions: The case of international students. (ekstern lenke)
• Jamaludin, Nor Lelawati Binti; Sam, David Lackland; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim et al. (2016). Personal values, subjective well-being and destination-loyalty intention of international students. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Thomsen, Lotte; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2015). “We Are in This Together”: Common Group Identity Predicts Majority Members’ Active Acculturation Efforts to Integrate Immigrants. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Tetteh, Docia Kordai; Amponsah, Benjamin (2015). Satisfaction with life and psychological symptoms among international students in Ghana and their correlates. (ekstern lenke)
• Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; van de Vijver, Fons J.R.; Bye, Hege Høivik et al. (2014). Intended Self-Presentation Tactics in Job Interviews: A 10-Country Study. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2014). “It’s on time that they assimilate” – differential acculturation expectations towards first and second generation immigrants. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Thomsen, Lotte; Sam, David Lackland (2014). Late Abrahamic reunion? Religious fundamentalism negatively predicts dual Abrahamic group categorization among Muslims and Christians. (ekstern lenke)
• Iversen, Valentina C.; Sam, David Lackland; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (2014). Psychological distress and perceived health in inmates in Norwegian prisons. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Horverak, Jøri Gytre; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim et al. (2014). Cultural fit and ethnic background in the job interview. (ekstern lenke)
• Spjeldnæs, Ingrid Onarheim; Moland, Karen Marie; Harris, Janet et al. (2014). Mothering in Limpopo, South Africa: Perspectives of adolescents . (ekstern lenke)
• Moland, Karen Marie; Harris, Janet; Sam, David Lackland (2014). Mothering in Limpopo, South Africa: Perspectives of adolescents. (ekstern lenke)
• Spjeldnæs, Ingrid Onarheim; Sam, David Lackland; Harris, Janet et al. (2014). Mothering in Limpopo, South Africa: Perspectives of adolescents . (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Jasinskaja Lahti, Inga; Horenczyk, Gabriel et al. (2013). Migration and integration: some psychological perspectives on mutual acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2013). Expanding the margins of identity: a critique of marginalization in a globalized world. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2013). Relationship between perceived acculturation expectations and Muslim minority youth's acculturation and adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland; Ulleberg, Pål (2013). Perceived islamophobia: Scale development and validation. (ekstern lenke)
• Leung, Kwok Yin; Lam, Ben C.P.; Bond, Michael Harris et al. (2012). Developing and evaluating the social axioms survey in eleven countries: its relationship with the five-factor model of personality. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas Rønningdalen; Tajamal, Hajra; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2012). Coping with Islamophobia: The effects of religious stigma on Muslim minorities' identity formation. (ekstern lenke)
• Spjeldnæs, Ingrid Onarheim; Moland, Karen Marie; Harris, Janet et al. (2011). Being man enough: Fatherhood experiences and expectations among teenage boys in South Africa. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; van de Vijver, Fons J.R. et al. (2011). Personal values and intended self-presentation during job interviews: A cross-cultural comparison. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2010). Acculturation: when individuals and groups of different cultural backgrounds meet. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Phinney, Jean S; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2010). Immigrant Youth: Acculturation, Identity and Adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Fandrem, Hildegunn; Sam, David Lackland; Roland, Erling (2009). Depressive Symptoms Among Native and Immigrant Adolescents in Norway: The Role of Gender and Urbanization. (ekstern lenke)
• Vedder, Paul; Berry, John; Sabatier, Colette et al. (2009). The intergenerational transmission of values in national and immigrant families: The role of Zeitgeist. (ekstern lenke)
• Fandrem, Hildegunn; Sam, David Lackland; Roland, Erling (2009). Depressive Symptoms Among Native and Immigrant Adolescents in Norway: The Role of Gender and Urbanization. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Vedder, Paul; Liebkind, Karmela et al. (2008). Immigration, acculturation and the paradox of adaptation in Europe. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Amponsah, Benjamin; Hetland, Jørn (2008). Values of children among Sub-Sahran African women: The case of Ghanaian women. (ekstern lenke)
• Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Brunborg, Geir Scott; Sam, David Lackland (2008). Rekruttering i flerkulturelle samfunn. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Moland, Karen Marie; Peltzer, karl et al. (2007). Continuity and change in reproductive attitudes of teenage women, their mothers, and maternal grandmothers in South africa. (ekstern lenke)
• Vedder, Paul; Sam, David Lackland; Liebkind, Karmela (2007). The Acculturation and Adaption of Turkish Adolescents in North-Western Europe. (ekstern lenke)
• Spjeldnæs, Ingrid Onarheim; Sam, David Lackland; Moland, Karen Marie et al. (2007). Continuity and change in reproductive attitudes of teenage women, their mothers, and maternal grandmothers in South Africa. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W; Phinney, Jean S; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2006). Immigrant youth: Acculturation, identity, and adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2006). Working in a multicultural society: Challenges for the Norwegian Psychologist. (ekstern lenke)
• Kosic, Ankica; Mannetti, Lucia; Sam, David Lackland (2006). Self-monitoring: a moderating role between acculturation strategies of immigrants. (ekstern lenke)
• Kosic, Ankica; Mannetti, Lucia; Sam, David Lackland (2006). Self-monitoring: A moderating role between acculturation strategies and adaptation of immigrants. (ekstern lenke)
• Kosic, Ankica; Mannetti, Lucia; Sam, David Lackland (2005). The role of majority attitudes towards out-group in the perception of the acculturation strategies of immigrants. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Peltzer, Karl; Meyer, Boris (2005). The changing values of children and preferences regarding family size in south Africa. (ekstern lenke)
• Hjertnes, Lillian; Lindstrøm, Torill Christine; Sam, David Lackland (2005). Østerlige og vestlige psykoterapeutiske tradisjoner – forskjelliger knyttet til mrstring og knotroll. (ekstern lenke)
• Hjertnes, Lillian; Lindstrøm, Torill Christine; Sam, David Lackland (2005). Østlige og vestlige psykoterapeutiske tradisjoner - forskjeller knyttet til mestring og kontroll. (ekstern lenke)
• Virta, Erkki; Sam, David Lackland; Westin, Charles (2004). Adolescents with Turkish background in Norway and Sweden: A comparative study of their psychological adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Bond, Michael Harris; Leug, Kwok; Au, Al et al. (2004). Cultural-level dimensions of social axioms and their correlates in 41 cultures. (ekstern lenke)
• Virta, E; Sam, David Lackland; Westin, C (2004). Adolescents with Turkish background in Norway and Sweden: A comparative study of their psychological adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2003). Intergenerational value discrepancies in immigrant and host-national families and their impact on psychological adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Oppedal, Brit (2002). Acculturation as a developmental pathway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Moreira, V (2002). The mutual embededness of culture and mental illness. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2001). Satisfaction with life among international students: An exploratory study. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2001). Satisfaction with life among international students: An exploratory study. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2000). Psychological adaptation of adolescents with immigrant backgrounds. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2000). Psychological adaptation of adolescents with immigrant backgrounds. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1999). Psychological adaptation of adolescents with immigrant background. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1998). Predicting life satisfaction among adolescents from immigrant families in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1997). Kultur: et mangelende ledd i psykologien som vitenskapen om menneskelig adferd. (ekstern lenke)
• van Selm, Karin; Sam, David Lackland; van Oudenhoven, Jan Pieter (1997). Life staisfaction and competence of Bosnia refugees in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1995). Acculturation attitudes among young immigrants as a function of perceived parental attitudes toward cultural change. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1995). Acculturative stress among young immigrants in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Thuen, Frode; Sam, David Lackland (1994). Bruk av sikkerhetsutstyr blant unge innvandrere i Norge. En sammenligning med norske barn. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1994). Psychological adjustment of young immigrants in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1991). Emosjonell tilpasning hos unge innvandrere i Norge. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Eide, Rune (1991). Survey of mental health of foreign students. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig foredrag

• Brea Larios, Dixie Janice; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene et al. (2022). Explanatory models of PTSD and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway and PhD project. (ekstern lenke)
• Brea Larios, Dixie Janice; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene et al. (2021). Explanatory models of PTSD and depression among Afghan refugees residing in Norway . (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Vetik, Raivo; Makarova, Marianna et al. (2017). Examining The Multiculturalism Hypothesis In Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2017). What next “after the door has been opened”?. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2017). Migration and Mutuality in Acculturation: Towards harmonious multicultural societies. (ekstern lenke)
• Bruce, Delphine; Opoku, J. Y; Danquah, Samuel et al. (2016). The role of culture and psychoeducation in definition of stroke symptoms, treatment, selection and perceived recovery: A case study of Ghanaian stroke patient.. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2016). Testing the multiculturalism hypothesis among Russiann- speaking immigrants and ethnic Norwegians in Norway.. (ekstern lenke)
• Wanjohi, R; Sam, David Lackland; Akotia, Charity S. et al. (2016). Civic engagement and paticpation among Ghaianan and Kenyan students and their correlates.. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Amponsah, Benjamin; Tetteh, Docia Kordai (2014). Psychological adaptation of International students in Ghana and their correlates. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland (2013). A Critical Investigation of Marginalization as an Acculturation Strategy in a Globalized World. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Tajamal, Hajra; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2012). The influences of religious stigma on Muslim minorities’ national affiliation and engagement. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2012). Increased father involvement in child-upbringing and its e!ect on psychological development. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Horenczyk, Gabriel (2011). Adaptation of youth from immigrant families: The role of society of settlement. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2010). Families across-cultures: Some Preliminary Findings from Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2010). Acculturation of young developing people: A theoretical perspective. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2010). Applied cross-cultural psychology. Where can we make meaningful contributions in the area of health?. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2009). Variation in immigrant youth adaptation: Role of society of settlement, acculturation profiles and ethnicity. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2009). Positive immigrant youth development. (ekstern lenke)
• Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; van de Vijver, Fons J.R.; Bye, Hege Høivik et al. (2009). Intended self-presentation in job interviews: A 10-country study. (ekstern lenke)
• Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Schwartz, Shalom Hillel; Kjellsen, Kristine et al. (2008). Self-presentation and personal values in the employment interview: A comparison between Afro-American and Euro-American student. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Amponsah, Benjamin; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim et al. (2008). The relationship between social axioms and self-monitoring among Ghanaian university students. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2008). Psychological and socicultural adaptation of immigrant youth. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2007). Cross-cultural differences in behaviour during job interviews: Comparisons between Norway, USA, Iran and Ghana. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2007). Intergenerational value discrepancies in immigrant and domestic families and their impact on psychological and sociocultural adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2007). Acculturation of immigrant youth: The challenges for Dvelopmental psychologists. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2006). Preliminary Results from the Cross-National Analysis on Desirable Behavior in Job Interviews. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2006). During Interview Behavior - Preliminary Analyses. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2005). Psychological and sociocultural adaptation of immigrant youth: similarities with, and differences from, national youth. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Peltzer, Karl (2004). Values of children in South Africa. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2004). The Role of Culture in the Diagnosis and Experience of Mental Health in Immigrant and Ordinary Populations. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2004). Adaptation of children and adolescents with immigrant background: Acculturation or development?. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2004). Psychological and sociocultural adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2004). Dispersal of immigrants and their implications for policy formation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Jenssen, Trine; Verplanken, Bas (2003). Social axioms among Norwegians. A re-visitation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2003). Host national identity and its effect on the psychological adaptation of adolescents with immigrant background in Europe. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2002). Intercultural aspects of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Rise, Jostein (2001). Social axioms among Norwegian students. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Karmela, Liebkind (2001). Acculturation and adaptation: Theoretical and methodologica considerations and emoircal evidencel. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Rise, Jostein (2001). Social axioms among Norwegian students. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2001). Effects of globalization on fertility behavior and child rearing practices in Ghana. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2001). Value of children: Effects of globalization on fertility behavior and child rearing practices in Ghana. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Phinney, J.S. (2001). International comparative study of ehnocultural adolescents. Inter-cultural issues. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Liebkind, K (2001). Acculturation and adaptation: Theoretical and methodological considerations and empirical evidence. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Phinney, Jean S (2001). International comparative study of ethnocultural youth: Acculturation attitudes and identities. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2001). Social group identity and its effect on self-esteem. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2000). Social group identity and its effect on the self-esteem of immigrant adolescents. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2000). Social group identity and its effect on the self-esteem of immigrant adolescents. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2000). International comparative study of ethnocultural youth: Intercultural aspects of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2000). International comparative study of ethnocultural youth: Intercultural aspects of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2000). Social group identity and its effect on the self-esteem of immigrant adolescents. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1999). Acculturation of ethnocultural adolescents in Europ: Theoretical considerations and empirical finsings. (ekstern lenke)
• Virta, Erkki; Sam, David Lackland (1999). Integration and mental health among adolescents with immigrant background in Norway and Sweden. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1997). The place of culture in psychology. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1996). Behavioural deviance among young immigrants: predicting anti-social behaviours among young boys. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Madden, T. (1996). Role of personal characteristics in psychological adaption of ethnocultural adolescents in Norway. (ekstern lenke)

Faglig kapittel

• SAM, DAVID; Ward, Colleen (2021). Three Generations of Psychological Acculturation Research: Theoretical Advancements and Methodological Challenges. (ekstern lenke)
• SAM, DAVID; Ferrer-Wreder, Laura; Dimitrova, Radosveta (2021). Roma Youth Development in Context: What Next?. (ekstern lenke)
• SAM, DAVID; Setrana, Mary B. (2020). Family migration: Demographics and sociopsychological issues. (ekstern lenke)
• SAM, DAVID (2020). Migrasjon og akkulturasjon. (ekstern lenke)
• Oppedal, Brit; Sam, David Lackland (2017). Det flerkulturelle Norge: tilpasning og psykisk helse blant ungdom med innvandrerbakgrunn. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2016). Theoretical perspectives. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2016). Conclusions: where are we and where are we headed?. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2016). Heart and mind: using critical incidents to decipher culture. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2016). Health. (ekstern lenke)

Faglig foredrag

• Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene; Markova, Valeria et al. (2021). Forklaringsmodeller for PTSD og depresjon blant afghanske flyktninger i Norge. (ekstern lenke)
• Brea Larios, Dixie Janice; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene et al. (2021). Forklaringsmodeller for PTSD og depresjon blant afghanske flyktinger i Norge/ Explanatory models of PTSD and depression of Afghan refugees in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Vetik, Raivo (2017). Relational Acculturation Model in Context: Positioning Among Russians and Norwegians With Respect to the Norwegian Labor Market. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Wanjohi, R; Akotia, Charity S. et al. (2016). Measurement invariance of the refines Schwartz value scale among University students in Ghana and Kenya.. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2016). Realizing the full potential of cultural diversity. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2016). Immigrants and refugees: Personal assets and vulnerabilities for health and wellbeing . (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Tetteh, Docia Kordai (2013). The Role of Psychology in Addressing Societal Challenges. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Amponsah, Benjamin (2013). Satisfaction with life among International students at the University of Ghana. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig antologi/Konferanseserie

• SAM, DAVID; Dimitrova, Radosveta; Ferrer-Wreder, Laura (2021). Roma Minority Youth Across Cultural Contexts. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2018). Cross-Cultural Psychology. Critical Concepts in Psychology. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2016). The Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Niessen, Eva Lisa; Lidal, Jeanette (2015). IAIR 2015 Book of Abstracts "Realizing the Potential of Cultural Diversity in Society and at the Workplace". (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2009). Adaptation of young immigrants. The double jeopardy of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of acculturation psychology. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Phinney, Jean S; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2006). Immigrant youth in cultural transition: Acculturation, identity, and adapation across national contexts. (ekstern lenke)

Leksikonartikkel

• Sam, David Lackland (2017). Multiculturalism. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig Kapittel/Artikkel/Konferanseartikkel

• Sam, David Lackland; Vetik, Raivo; Makarova, Marianna et al. (2017). Intercultural Relations in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2015). Acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2014). Relationship between culture and psychology. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2014). Multicultural societies. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Horenczyk, Gabriel (2012). Immigrant youth adaptation in context. The role of society of settlement. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John w; Sam, David Lackland (2011). Accultuazione e adattamento dei giovani. (ekstern lenke)
• Muthukrishna, Anbanithi; Sam, David Lackland (2011). Deconstructing counseling psychology for the African context. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W (2009). Adaptation of young immigrants: The double jeopardy of acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2009). Akkulturasjon i flerkulturelle arbeidsmiljøer. (ekstern lenke)
• Oppedal, Brit; Sam, David Lackland (2009). Det flerkulturelle Norge: Minoritetsungdommens tilpasning og mentale helse. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W; Phinney, Jean S; Kwak, Kyunghwa et al. (2006). Introduction: Goals and research framework for studying immigrant youth. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2006). Acculturation: Conceptual background and core components. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Phinney, Jean S; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2006). Understanding immigrant youth: Conclusions and implications. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Sam, David Lackland; Rogers, Amanda (2006). Conclusions. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2006). Acculturation and health. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2006). Acculturation of immigrant children and women. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2006). Introduction. (ekstern lenke)
• Vedder, Paul; Sam, David Lackland; van de Vijver, Fons JR et al. (2006). Vietnamese and Turkish immigrant youth: Acculturation and adaptation in two ethno-cultural groups. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Vedder, Paul; Ward, Colleen et al. (2006). Psychological and sociocultural adaptation of immigrant youth. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2003). Social group identity and its effect on the self-esteem of adolescents with immigrants background. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Oppedal, Brit (2002). Acculturation as a developmental pathway. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Moreira, Virginia (2002). The mutual embeddedness of culture and mental illness. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, E (2001). Social group identity and its effect on the self-esteem of adolescents with immigrant background in Norway and Sweden. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Sam, David Lackland (1997). Cultural and ethnic factors in health. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John; Sam, David Lackland (1997). Acculturation and adaption. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1997). Helse og helseadferd blant innvandreungdom. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, J.W.; Sam, David Lackland (1996). Acculturation and adaption. (ekstern lenke)

Doktorgradsavhandling

• Sam, David Lackland; Jamaludin, Nor Lelawati (2017). The “why” and “how” of International Students’ Ambassadorship Roles in International Education. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1995). Acculturation of young immigrants in Norway : a psychological and socio-cultural adaptation. (ekstern lenke)

Poster

• Sam, David Lackland; Bruce, Delphine (2016). Cyberbullying among high School and university students in Ghana: Antecedents and concequences. (ekstern lenke)
• Tetteh, Docia Kordai; Sam, David Lackland; Danquah, Samuel (2014). Occupational white-collar crimes in Ghana: Personality, Personal values and culture. (ekstern lenke)
• Kunst, Jonas R.; Sam, David Lackland; Ulleberg, Pål (2013). Developing and Validating a Scale to Measure Muslim Minorities' Perceptions of Societal Islamophobia. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sam, David Lackland; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim (2008). Measurement equivalence of the interviewing self-efficacy scale across samples from Ghana, Italy, Russia and Turkey. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2002). Psychometric properties of acculturation strategies: A structural equation modelling perspective. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, E; Berry, JW et al. (2002). Individual differences in perceived discrimination and mental health problems among adolescents with immigrant background. A causal model. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2002). The ICSEY-project. Inter-cultural aspects. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2002). Globalisation and its effects on fertility behaviour among Ghanaian women. Implications for child rearing practies. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2000). Social ideneity and its effect on the self-esteem of adolescent with immigrant backgrounds in Norway and Sweden. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Virta, Erkki (2000). Social ideneity and its effect on the self-esteem of adolescent with immigrant backgrounds in Norway and Sweden. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1999). Discrepancies in family values in immigrant and domestic families and their impact on psychological adaptation. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1999). Non-response in surveys among immigrants: The role of demographic and psychological factors. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1998). Discrepancies in family relationships in immigrant and domestic families and their impact on psychological adaptation. (ekstern lenke)

Innledning

• Sam, David Lackland; Berry, John W. (2016). Introduction. (ekstern lenke)

Leder

• Sam, David Lackland; Jasinskaja-Lahti, Inga; Horenczyk, Gabriel et al. (2013). Migration and Integration Some Psychological Perspectives on Mutual Acculturation. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John w; Sam, David Lackland (2013). Accommodating Cultural Diversity and Achieving Equity An Introduction to Psychological Dimensions of Multiculturalism. (ekstern lenke)
• Berry, John W.; Phinney, Jean S; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2008). Response to Rudmin's book review of Immigrant Youth in Cultural Transition. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig oversiktsartikkel/review

• Horenczyk, Gabriel; Jasinskaja-Lahti, Inga; Sam, David Lackland et al. (2013). Mutuality in acculturation : toward an integration. (ekstern lenke)
• Guribye, Eugene; Sam, David Lackland (2008). Beyond Culture: A Review of Studies on Refugees and Mental Health Services in Norway. (ekstern lenke)
• Oppedal, Brit; Røysamb, Espen; Sam, David Lackland (2004). The effect of acculturation and social support on change in mental health among young immigrants. (ekstern lenke)

Rapport

• Sam, David Lackland; Moreira, Virginia (2012). Revisiting the Mutual Embeddedness of Culture and Mental Illness. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Horverak, Jøri Gytre et al. (2011). Med døren på gløtt. Jobbintervjuet som arena for kompetansevurdering i flerkulturelle samfunn. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1997). Etnisk minoritetsungdom - identitet og arbeidsledighet: Noen psykolog iske betraktninger. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Riise, G. (1991). HIV/AIDS informasjon i en tverrkulturell helseopplysningsammenheng. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Riise, G. (1991). Unge innvandrere og tilpasning av samlivsundervisning. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1991). Tilpasning av innvandrere: En psykososial undersøkelse blant unge innvandrere i Norge - Rapport fra en pilot studie. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1991). Acculturation of Immigrants: A psychosocial survey among young immigrants in Norway - Report from a pilot study. (ekstern lenke)

Sammendrag/abstract

• Sam, David Lackland (2012). Psychology of acculturation: New advances and future directions. (ekstern lenke)
• Bye, Hege Høivik; Sam, David Lackland; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim (2008). Measurement equivalence of the interviewing self-efficacy scale across samples from Ghana, Russia, Turkey and Italy. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (2004). Disperal of immigrants and their implications for policy formation. (ekstern lenke)

Lærebok

• Berry, John W; Poortinga, Ype H.; Breugelmans, Seger M. et al. (2011). Cross-Cultural Psychology. Research and Applications. 3rd Edition. (ekstern lenke)

Mastergradsoppgave

• Sam, David Lackland; Marin, Tatiana Alvarez (2011). Intervention Models in Mental Health for Victims of Disasters: Models and Results. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Ilievska, Jasmina (2010). End-of-life practices and experiences of health professionals and family members of terminally-ill patients in intensive care units in Macedonia: a qualitative research. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland; Fossdal, Linn Veronica Smedsrød (2009). The Moderating Effects of Social Support and Perceived Control on Acculturation Stress. (ekstern lenke)
• Baldomir, Andrea Margarita; Sam, David Lackland (2006). Parent-adolescent relationships in South Africa and plans for the future : the protective effects of warmth in relationships. (ekstern lenke)
• Owusu, Selina; Sam, David Lackland (2005). Parent-Child Interaction: Ghanian children's perceptions of their parent's socialisation values and its effects on their quality of life and health. (ekstern lenke)
• Tikas, Triinu; Sam, David Lackland; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (2005). Drug use among Russian speaking minority. (ekstern lenke)

Short communication

• Berry, John W; Sam, David Lackland (2003). Accuracy in scientific discourse. (ekstern lenke)

Populærvitenskapelig artikkel

• Sam, David Lackland; Kosic, Ankica; Oppedal, Brit (2003). Where is "development" in acculturation theories?. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1996). Culture a missing link in the psychology science of human behaviour. (ekstern lenke)

Populærvitenskapelig foredrag

• Sam, David Lackland (1998). Using structural equation modeling (EQS) to test cross-national factorial validity of a measuring instrument. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1998). School adjustment of ethnocultural adolescents in Norway. Differences and similarities among five ethnic groups. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1998). Ethnic identity and acculturation preferences among four ethnic groups in Norway: Relationships and predictors. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1994). Acculturation attitudes among young immigrants in Norway. (ekstern lenke)

Kompendium

• Sam, David Lackland (1996). Unge etniske minoriteters tilpasning: en utfordring til moderne samfunn. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1989). Welfare of international students: Preliminary report from a questionnaire survey among international students at the University of bergen. (ekstern lenke)

Fagbok

• Sam, David Lackland (1995). Flyktningers psykiske helse. En sosial og forebyggende tilnærming. (ekstern lenke)
• Sam, David Lackland (1995). Unge innvandreres tilpasning i Norge. En psykososial undersøkelse. Tilpasningsstrategier og psykisk tilstand. (ekstern lenke)

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DIMA – Determinants of inclusive Migrant integration

This has been an EEA funded comparative study on socio-political and psychological factors that may account for the integration of Russian speakers in Norway and Estonia.  The study has involved both interviewing, focus-group discussions and questionnaire surveys of Russian-speakers in the two countries together with native Norwegians and Estonians.

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C-BULLY

This project is on Cyberbullying among high school and university students in Ghana.  This is a 3-phase project with the goal of (i) determining the extent of cyberbullying in Ghana and the wellbeing of cyberbullying victims; (ii) develop a psychological portrait of both cyberbullying victims and perpetrators and (iii) understand the cultural factors that sustain cyberbullying in Ghana. A comparative component is currently being planned

• Culture and its effect on psychological research, theory and practice
• Acculturation of immigrants, refugees and sojourners
• Ethnic identity, acculturation strategies and health issues