This study examines how Muslim women use Internet-based media in the process of acculturation in the United States. Grounded theory methodology (Glaser, 1992) and Sam and Berry’s (2006) model of acculturation were used as theoretical and analytical frameworks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 Muslim women to learn about their media use and experiences in forming and maintaining relationships in the United States. Educational opportunities were an emerging theme in the determining factors of immigrating to the United States. The data indicated that Muslim women use a variety of Internet-based media such as Facebook, Skype, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Viber for communicating with family and friends locally and abroad. A majority of the participants reported that social media allowed them to express a part of their identities. The data suggests that the participants attained the level of acculturation defined as integration. The participants use these media to build and create relationships in their new communities. The combined relationships the participants maintain both locally and abroad seem to play a role in the creation of balance in their lives, which allows them to thrive in their new communities, at school, and at work.

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美国穆斯林妇女在文化适应过程中对互联网媒体的使用

这项研究探讨了穆斯林妇女在美国文化适应过程中如何使用基于互联网的媒体。扎根的理论方法论（Glaser，1992）和Sam and Berry（2006）的文化适应模型被用作理论和分析框架。对14位穆斯林妇女进行了半结构化访谈，以了解她们在美国使用媒体的经验以及建立和维持关系的经验。在确定移民美国的决定因素中，教育机会是一个新兴主题。数据表明，穆斯林妇女使用各种基于Internet的媒体（例如Facebook，Skype，WhatsApp，Instagram和Viber）与国内外的亲朋好友进行交流。大多数参与者报告说，社交媒体允许他们表达自己的身份的一部分。数据表明参与者达到了被定义为整合的适应水平。参与者使用这些媒体在他们的新社区中建立和建立关系。参与者在本地和国外维持的合并关系似乎在创造生活平衡中发挥了作用，这使他们能够在新的社区，学校和工作中蓬勃发展。