Srinagar, Nov. 2 -- Migration is often viewed as a physical movement from one place to another in search of education, employment, security, or better opportunities. However, beyond geographical relocation lies a deeper psychological and cultural journey-one that involves adaptation, identity, and belonging. This experience can be understood through the lens of the acculturation theory proposed by Canadian psychologist John W. Berry. Berry's theory explains how individuals and communities adapt when they come into continuous contact with a culture different from their own. According to him, migrants generally adopt one of four strategies: integration, assimilation, separation, or marginalization. These strategies influence not only social...