scholarly journals Refugees, Acculturation Strategies, Stress and Integration

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
JENNY PHILLIMORE
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Current Policy ◽  
Policy Environment ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Acculturation Strategies ◽  
Academic Fields ◽  
Acculturation Strategy

AbstractThe advent of super-diversity and politicisation of migration has been accompanied by heightened interest in migrant settlement. Much has been written in policy and academic fields about the importance of integration, particularly in relation to the settlement of refugees. However, little attention has been paid to the varied settlement experiences of individual refugees, or how personal, cultural and experiential factors combine to influence settlement experiences. This paper turns to cross-cultural psychology's discussion of acculturation processes and, in particular, Berry's acculturation strategies (Berry, 1997) to look at the different factors that influence acculturation and how these factors impact upon the ability of individual refugees to integrate. Using qualitative data collected from 138 interviews with refugees living in Birmingham, England, the paper shows how a range of group and individual factors, relating to their experiences both in refugees’ home and host countries, influences the acculturation strategies adopted by different refugees. It shows that in the current policy environment many refugees lack choice about acculturation strategy, are vulnerable to psychosocial stress and struggle to integrate.

International Family Configurations in Tokyo and Their Cross-Cultural Approaches to Language Socialization

2020 ◽  
pp. 1138-1169
Author(s):  
Donna M. Velliaris
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Language Socialization ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Face To Face

For children raised in a primarily monocultural setting, where their passport or “home” and their residential or “host” countries are the same, the knowledge/skills developed in one area may be applied in the broader contexts of their lives in a gradually more complex and fulfilling manner. Some of the knowledge/skills learned by “cross-cultural children”, however, may be applied in a restricted range of settings and may be of limited use in “other” contexts of living. A prime example relates to “language” proficiency. This may be well developed in the particular language of one context (e.g., English), but not yet acquired in the language needed for a different context (e.g., Japanese). For this exploratory study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with “international parents” residing in Tokyo, Japan. Of the four themes that emerged from the qualitative data, this chapter is specifically focused on one—Language Socialisation—of cross-cultural child(ren).

International Family Configurations in Tokyo and their Cross-Cultural Approaches to Language Socialization

2015 ◽  
pp. 57-86
Author(s):  
Donna M. Velliaris
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Language Socialization ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Face To Face

For children raised in a primarily monocultural setting, where their passport or ‘home' and their residential or ‘host' countries are the same, the knowledge/skills developed in one area may be applied in the broader contexts of their lives in a gradually more complex and fulfilling manner. Some of the knowledge/skills learned by ‘cross-cultural children', however, may be applied in a restricted range of settings and may be of limited use in ‘other' contexts of living. A prime example relates to ‘language' proficiency. This may be well developed in the particular language of one context (e.g., English), but not yet acquired in the language needed for a different context (e.g., Japanese). For this exploratory study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with ‘international parents' residing in Tokyo, Japan. Of the four themes that emerged from the qualitative data, this chapter is specifically focused on one—Language Socialisation—of cross-cultural child(ren).

scholarly journals Indigenous Knowledge Degradation of Lom community, Bangka Island in identifying and using Pelawan Padang (Tristaniopsis merguensis)

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salpa Hartanto ◽  
Yohana C Sulistyaningsih ◽  
Eko Baroto Walujo
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Age Classes ◽  
Distribution Method ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Honey Production ◽  
Over 40 Years ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Pelawan padang (Tristaniopsis merguensis) plays an important role in providing daily needs including goods and services for Lom community in Bangka island. Recently,  modernization has an impact on the indigenous knowledge related to plants utilization in Lom community, especially pelawan padang. The aims of the study were to analyze the roles and benefits and to determine ethnobotanical knowledge changes of Lom people on the use of pelawan padang. Data were collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire. Pebble Distribution Method (PDM) was used to analyze the quantitative data, while the qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistic. The result showed that pelawan padang can be used for material construction, firewood, honey production, traditional medicine and material of bagan traditional stilt houses. The degradation of indigenous knowledge of Lom people related to natural resources such as pelawan padang could be assessed according to individual factors which were; age classes and occupation. More respondents aged over 40 years showed the ability in identifying and using Pelawan padang compared to the younger (25-40 years old). According to occupational group,  there was higher number of unemployed respondents and respondents working as farmers that used pelawan padang compared to respondents working as employee. No difference was found for tribal leaders and community members regarding to the knowledge of Pelawan padang benefits. This study provides the latest information about the benefits of plants from the Lom Community that can be developed through the further research, especially for the benefits pelawan padang as a drug.

Host country language skills and expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment in the presence of fear of terror

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Paulus ◽  
Katrin Muehlfeld
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Terrorist Threat ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Threat Level ◽  
Threat Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between host country (HC) language skills, fear of terror, and cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of expatriates based in host countries with different terrorist threat levels. Design/methodology/approach Integrating the expatriate adjustment framework by Black et al. (1991) with social identity theory-based literature, this study first, theorizes about the effects of both fear of terror and HC language proficiency on CCA and, second, puts forward the moderating effect of the actual terrorist threat level on the relationship between HC language proficiency and fear of terror. Hypotheses are tested using survey data of 116 expatriates based in host countries with different threat levels. Findings HC language proficiency is positively associated with CCA. Yet, it is also positively associated with fear of terror, which is, in turn, negatively related to CCA. Consequently, the beneficial effect of HC language skills on CCA is reduced in environments where expatriates experience significant fear of terror. While the actual threat level has a direct positive effect on fear of terror, it also positively moderates the relationship between HC language proficiency and fear of terror. Originality/value This study extends prior literature on expatriation to dangerous environments by zooming in on a specific type of risk factor associated with international assignments, i.e., terrorism, and by integrating HC language proficiency and fear of terror as important factors, which may influence CCA in contexts in which expatriates experience significant fear of terror.

Erratum to “ Chronic psychosocial stress-induced down-regulation of immunity depends upon individual factors” [J. Neuroimmunol. 141 (2003) 58–64]

2004 ◽  
Vol 150 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Alessandro Bartolomucci ◽  
Paola Sacerdote ◽  
Alberto E. Panerai ◽  
Tiziana Pederzani ◽  
Paola Palanza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Down Regulation ◽  
Chronic Psychosocial Stress

scholarly journals ACCULTURATION STRATEGIES OF MIGRANTS IN KONTEXT OF THEIR CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Inna V. Tarasiuk
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Psychology ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Acculturation Strategies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dominant Society ◽  
Intercultural Conflicts ◽  
Cultural Interactions

The article highlights that the phenomenon of cross-cultural interactions retains its significance and relevance during the time of rapid globalization and active migration. Intercultural conflicts often lead to social imbalance, alienation, separation, and even to the loss of national identity. Everything depends on the nature of acculturation pathways, i.e. the strategies migrants choose in order to adapt to a multicultural environment. Within the framework of cross-cultural psychology, J. Berry – an influential Canadian scholar in the field of social multiculturalism – proposed the concept in terms of intercultural relations and acculturation strategies. According to the researcher, the latter comprises two components, namely: socio-cultural attitudes and the real model of individual behavior under specific conditions, which rarely coincide. Such strategies as assimilation, separation/segregation, marginalization, and integration have been discussed in the article. By assimilation we mean the refusal from or complete loss of people’s cultural identity, traditions, language, and the consequential unification with the dominant ethnic group. Separation or segregation is defined by the absence of significant relations or contacts with the dominant ethnic group and the preservation of ethnic identity and traditions. This strategy can take the form of either segregation or separation, depending on which group (dominant or non-dominant) controls the situation. Marginalization is characterized by the feeling of alienation, the loss of the sense of identity, and the so-called acculturation stress. This strategy leads to the deprivation of cultural and psychological interactions with both the traditional and dominant cultures due to exclusion or discrimination. Integration is perceived as both the preservation of the cultural integrity of a certain group and the desire to become an essential part of a larger community. Therefore, integration can be considered the middle ground between preserving one's cultural identity and joining a dominant society. In conclusion, the integration strategy is considered the most successful. However, it should also be emphasized that such factors as a relatively low level of social prejudice, positive relationships between different cultural groups, and a wide range of cultural values within a society are vital for the effective implementation of the strategy. In further research, we intend to investigate which of the strategies mentioned international students use most during the process of their acculturation to a foreign academic environment.

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