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Xiao is an adolescent immigrant from a culture that values interdependent qualities. the longer his family has been in the united states, the less xiao feels committed to obeying his parents and fulfilling family obligations. as a result, xiao may experience _________

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As a result, Xiao may experience acculturative stress.
The term acculturative stress refers to the psychological impact which comes along with adaptation to a new society and culture. In Xiao's case, he comes from a family where each member depends on each other, but as America values independence, he is conflicted between his old values and new norms found in a new country.
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