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In the context of globalization and increased immigration, individuals necessarily need to cope with their cultural identity. This study focuses on the effects of immigration, generational differences, and geographical location on the use and awareness of language cultural components, particularly pragmatic schema. Bartlett's recall paradigm was employed with 102 Iranian participants (MAge=28.41, SD=10.77), comprising 25 males and 77 females, among whom 57% identified as immigrants across various generations, with 44% based in Iran. The participants were asked to recall a Persian cultural pragmatic schematic story that was presented at the beginning of the study. Analysis revealed no significant differences in accuracy and schematic coding among the groups. However, there were notable differences in the explicit naming of specific pragmatic schemas, indicating variations in cultural schema awareness. These findings highlight the complex interplay of immigration, generational dynamics, and geographical context in shaping the understanding and use of cultural elements within language.
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