Migrants who adapt to Australian culture say they're happier than those who don't

New findings show that more time spent in Australia doesn’t necessarily lead to more personal well-being if skilled migrants don’t adapt to Australian culture.

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Published 25 July 2019 3:16pm

Updated 25 July 2019 3:21pm

By Asanka Gunasekara

Presented by Chayada Powell

Source: SBS News

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In a multicultural country like Australia, it’s easy for migrants to keep their heritage culture alive. But our recent research that surveyed more than 300 migrants found those who adapt to Australian society, called “Australian acculturation”, have greater personal well-being than those who don’t.