Research Article

The Culture-Transmission Motive in Minorities: An Online Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults with an Immigrant Background in Germany

Table 4

Perceived social functions of the culture of origin and subjective reasons for the preservation of culture.

What is the role played by the Russian [Turkish] culture in your life? In what ways is this cultural community important for you?

It reminds me of my roots.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
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It gives me orientation in my life.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
929058.tab.004b

It gives me the feeling of being able to rely on other group members and their support.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
929058.tab.004c

It gives me a sense of protection.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
929058.tab.004d

It gives me a feeling of security.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
929058.tab.004e

It gives me stability.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
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It gives me the feeling of being appreciated by others.
(0 = not true at all, 7 = absolutely true)
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Why would it be important for you to keep the Russian [Turkish] culture of your family and pass it on to your (presents or future) children? (Skip this question if keeping and transmitting your culture of origin is not at all important to you).

Because I or my children may some day want to return to the home country of my family, to live or work there for a while.
(0 = not at all true, 7 = definitely true)
929058.tab.004h

Because I or my children may some day want to return permanently to the home country of my family.
(0 = not at all true, 7 = definitely true)
929058.tab.004i

Because I have an emotional attachment to the Russian [Turkish] culture.  
(0 = not at all true, 7 = definitely true)
929058.tab.004j

Because it would be a pity to lose this culture.
(0 = not at all true, 7 = definitely true)
929058.tab.004k