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Abstract
This study explores the connection between transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1978) and acculturation theory (Berry, 1992), focusing on the migration experiences of Latino voluntary migrants. Transformative learning theory, originally proposed by Mezirow, serves as a lens to understand how migration acts as a critical life event, triggering profound reflections and revisions of previously held beliefs. The research emphasizes the complex processes of cultural adaptation and learning that voluntary migrants engage with new environments, underscoring migration not just as a physical relocation but as a journey of personal and cultural transformation. The study explores how Latino voluntary migrants attempt to obtain a sense of belonging in unfamiliar cultural settings and how this journey influences their adaptation strategies, identity renegotiation, and transformative learning experiences. By highlighting the lived experiences of Latino voluntary migrants, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of cultural transition, including the challenges of establishing a sense of belonging and the transformative potential of migration in shaping new identities and perspectives in new cultural environments.