Research on acculturation shows that people who do not fully surrender their traditional backgrounds:
A)have higher self-esteem than those who do.
B)have lower self-esteem than those who do.
C)have higher independence than those who do.
D)have lower independence than those who do.

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Research has found that individuals who maintain ties to their traditional cultures while adopting aspects of the dominant culture have higher self-esteem than those who fully assimilate. This is because maintaining ties to one's culture and identity helps to provide a sense of belonging and purpose, which can boost self-esteem.

Research on Acculturation Shows That People Who Do Not Fully