Sensitivity to Language-based Rejection in Intercultural Communication: The Role of Language Mindsets and Implications for Migrants’ Cross-cultural Adaptation

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 478-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Mantou Lou ◽  
Kimberly A Noels
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation

scholarly journals “Ethno-Inclusion – Ethno-Exclusion” as a Dualistic Model of Cross-Cultural Adaptation in the University Educational Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
E. Pokrovskaya ◽  
M. Raitina
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Cultural Interaction ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
The University

The article is devoted to the problem of overcoming the contradiction between the requirements of society for inclusion in the ethno-social educational environment and providing comfortable intercultural communication. Therefore, the goal is to study "ethno-inclusion – ethno-exclusion" as a dual model of cross-cultural interaction. The study is presented as an area of scientific reflection describing the situation of interethnic interaction in the socio-cultural environment and revealing the behavioral vectors of the individual, allowing characterizing the current communicative situation in terms of the impact of extremism and negative socio-cultural transformations. The empirical base is the research conducted by the method of questioning of Tomsk state University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR) students in 2017. As a methodological basis adapted by the authors’ version of the method "Types of ethnic identity" G. U. Soldatova, S. V. Ryzhova was chosen. The dominant type, according to the results of surveys, was the type of "norm", suggesting an optimal balance of tolerance towards their own and other ethnic groups. The article presents the models of behavioral vectors correlating with the stages of cross-cultural adaptation process according to M. J. Bennett, that allows us to consider in detail the structure of positive ethnic identity (norm). Positive ethnic identity (norm), represented by the successive development of ethno-relativistic stages of perception of another culture, in its maximum value is defined as the stage of "integration", which is fixed among senior students. The functional stages of "recognition" and "adaptation" is of a transit nature and has fluctuating properties. In the analysis of ethnic identity, it is necessary to focus on the conceptual difference between them, integration as a normative form of cultural existence implies the presence of multiculturalism, a polyvariant image of the world and the multidimensionality of personal experience. The authors rely on their own system of indicators of the quality of the ethno-social educational environment. The materials of this article lay the foundations of interdisciplinary approaches to the formation of theoretical and methodological support of "ethno-inclusion" in the University environment and can be used in the educational process in the preparation of courses on intercultural communication, cultural studies, psychology, philosophy and other fields of knowledge related to the construction of a comfortable environment of cross-cultural interaction.

scholarly journals Acculturation and cross-cultural adaptation: The moderating role of social support

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Kin Ng ◽  
Kitty Wan Ching Wang ◽  
Wai Chan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals Cultural Identity reconstruction in the study abroad context: The case of Algerian Sojourners

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-237
Author(s):  
Fatima Zohra El-Ouali ◽  
Noureddine Mouhadjer
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
The Impact

The way individuals define themselves is assumed to be tightly linked to social and cultural values of the environment they are raised in. Yet, identity is not static and forming a cultural identity requires adapting beliefs and practices of one or more cultural communities. Hence, this paper is an attempt to bring the issue of identity construction in question as a result of direct contact with people from different cultures and what it may engender as a change in social, cultural behaviour, and positions. The present study investigates the impact of study abroad experience on sojourners’ cultural identity. It tries to highlight the nature of the crossing borders experience, and how it strongly contributes to the creation of a new cultural identity. This research work relies on a case study that consists of 25 Algerian students who are actually enrolled in a long-term programme at different universities in the United Kingdom. The data were gathered through the use of both questionnaire and semi-structured interview administered to these sojourners. Then, data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings first display the competencies developed by students while abroad. Second, the study explores how cultural identity is being reconstructed and negotiated during the intercultural communication. Third, the extracts of the study reveal that the sojourners are aware of the cross-cultural adaptation process and they try to cope with the challenges they face as well as avoiding communication breakdowns and misunderstandings. As a result, we contribute to the literature concerning constructing and negotiating identities in different socio-cultural contexts. Key-words: Cultural Identity; Cross-cultural Adaptation; Identity Negotiation; Intercultural Communication; Study Abroad.  

scholarly journals “Ethno-Inclusion – Ethno-Exclusion” as a Dualistic Model of Cross-Cultural Adaptation in the University Educational Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
E. Pokrovskaya ◽  
M. Raitina
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Dual Model ◽  
Cultural Interaction ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
The University

The article is devoted to the problem of overcoming the contradiction between the requirements of society for inclusion in the ethno-social educational environment and providing comfortable intercultural communication. Therefore, the goal is to study "ethno-inclusion – ethno-exclusion" as a dual model of cross-cultural interaction. The study is presented as an area of scientific reflection describing the situation of interethnic interaction in the socio-cultural environment and revealing the behavioral vectors of the individual, allowing characterizing the current communicative situation in terms of the impact of extremism and negative socio-cultural transformations. The empirical base is the research conducted by the method of questioning of Tomsk state University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR) students in 2017. As a methodological basis adapted by the authors’ version of the method "Types of ethnic identity" G. U. Soldatova, S. V. Ryzhova was chosen. The dominant type, according to the results of surveys, was the type of "norm", suggesting an optimal balance of tolerance towards their own and other ethnic groups. The article presents the models of behavioral vectors correlating with the stages of cross-cultural adaptation process according to M. J. Bennett, that allows us to consider in detail the structure of positive ethnic identity (norm). Positive ethnic identity (norm), represented by the successive development of ethno-relativistic stages of perception of another culture, in its maximum value is defined as the stage of "integration", which is fixed among senior students. The functional stages of "recognition" and "adaptation" is of a transit nature and has fluctuating properties. In the analysis of ethnic identity, it is necessary to focus on the conceptual difference between them, integration as a normative form of cultural existence implies the presence of multiculturalism, a polyvariant image of the world and the multidimensionality of personal experience. The authors rely on their own system of indicators of the quality of the ethno-social educational environment. The materials of this article lay the foundations of interdisciplinary approaches to the formation of theoretical and methodological support of "ethno-inclusion" in the University environment and can be used in the educational process in the preparation of courses on intercultural communication, cultural studies, psychology, philosophy and other fields of knowledge related to the construction of a comfortable environment of cross-cultural interaction.

5-HTTLPR polymorphism and cross-cultural adaptation: the role of relational openness as a mediator

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emiko S. Kashima ◽  
Loretta Giummarra-Vocale ◽  
Giovanni R. P. Sadewo ◽  
Matthew W. Hale ◽  
Yoshihisa Kashima
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation
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