scholarly journals Process of Student Adaptation of Culture Shock

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Roy Schepman Mundeza

Cultural differences may result in culture shock for those engaged in intercultural contact. The student is one example of a student who has encountered culture shock as a result of his or her decision to study in Makassar. The purpose of this research is to ascertain the method by which students adjust to culture shock and the difficulties faced throughout the process

Abjadia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Dian Sri Wahyuni

This study was designed to explore culture shock experiences faced by Indonesian university students in doing teaching practice and community service in southern border province Thailand, and to describe the strategies used to deal with cultural differences and problems. There were thirty eight students of university from twelve universities in Indonesia who responded to the open-ended questionnaires sent by the writer through google docs link. The data were analysed using grounded theory code as basis for the thematic analysis. The findings revealed that there were six culture shock experienced by Indonesian university students, namely: language and communication problems, life style and cultural differences, social support and making friends, positive experiences, academic problems, and psychological problems. The most dominant shock experience faced by Indonesian university students was positive experiences. As for the strategies to deal with cultural differences and problems, there were found four strategies used by Indonesian university students, namely: self-confidence and optimism, accepting new culture, seeking social support, and language training. The most strategy mentioned by Indonesian university students was accepting new culture.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Carlos González Salinas ◽  
Mónica Blanco Jiménez

Abstract. When foreign companies established in a new country, there are cultural differences that affect employee productivity. Both foreign and local employees will affect the psychological effects caused by culture shock, which leads to loss of productivity resulting mainly during the start up phase of operations. There are already several studies about the psychological level factors that negatively affect productivity in enterprises and organizationalcultural factors which have an impact on the implementation of these companies.So it is obvious and possible generation of a culture shock in foreign companies operating in Mexican territory. In this case, this article seeks to make a theoretical review of the relationship between the level of culture shock that is generated in the interaction of employees from different cultures and/or nationalities. We analyze theoretically the organizational cultural andpsychological factors that may affect the employee's performance to be considered by management of foreign companies established in Mexico, and that will allow to minimize the negative impact on organizational effectiveness.Keywords: culture, efficiency, implementation, Mexico, theory, transnationalResumen. Cuando las empresas extranjeras se implantan en un nuevo país, surgen diferencias culturales que afectan la productividad de los empleados. Tanto los empleados extranjeros como los locales no están ajenos a los efectos psicológicos ocasionados por el choque cultural y su consecuente pérdida de productividad, principalmente durante la etapa de arranque de las operaciones. Existen estudios sobre los diferentes factores del ámbito psicológico que afectan de manera negativa la productividad en las empresasy factores culturales organizacionales que tienen un impacto en la implantacion de estas empresas. Por  lo que es evidente y posible la generación de un choque cultural en empresas extranjeras operando en territorio Mexicano. En este caso se busca con este artículo realizar una revisión teórica sobre la relación que existe entre el nivel del choque cultural que se genera en la interacción de empleados de diferentes culturas y/o nacionalidades, y analizar teóricamente los factores culturales organizacionales y psicológicos que pueden afectar el buen desempeño del empleado para ser tomados en cuenta por la gerencia de las empresas extranjeras implantadas en México, para minimizar el efecto negativo sobre la eficiencia organizacional.Palabras clave: cultura, eficiencia, implantación, México, teoría, transnacionales


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-44
Author(s):  
Herdi Herdi ◽  
Titi Handayani

Culture is something that represents a country’s existence. Every country has a different culture because it has its way of life, habit, and custom. This research was aimed to find out the culture shock experienced by foreigners at Rumbai, Pekanbaru. This research was categorised as survey research designed. This research was descriptive qualitative. This research used purposive sampling to get the sample. Three foreigners responded in this research. The data of the study were taken by using observation, interview and field note. The researcher found that there were four stages of culture shock experienced by foreigners and six factors affecting culture shock experienced by foreigners. The first stage of culture shock was euphoria/honeymoon phase because of hospitality, scenery and custom of the host country. The second was the crisis stage, this crisis phase because of cross-culture differences in how people communicate. The third was recovery phases, where they began to accept, to resolve and to adjust their cultural differences. Finally, was the adjustment phase where they were enjoyed and accepted the cultural differences in the new environment. There were six factors affecting culture shock, and they were culture shock on weather, culture shock on food, culture shock on language, culture shock on social life, culture shock on etiquette and culture shock on the dress.


2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 649-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Spijkerman ◽  
Yvonne W.M. Benschop ◽  
Joost Bücker

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of constructive intercultural contact. This concept refers to intercultural contact in which majority as well as minority participants are intercultural effective, i.e. can perceive themselves as comfortable and successful. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on exploration and review of intergroup, contact, acculturation and organization literature. Findings Five input elements of constructive intercultural contact are distinguished: responsibility, deliberate choice to postpone judgment, acknowledging the relative relevance of cultural differences, perspective taking and respect. What participants have to do to make constructive intercultural contact in organizations not only possible between colleagues, but also in hierarchical relationships is elaborated by reflection on the interrelation between majority/minority and manager/employee positions in constructive intercultural contact. Originality/value This paper contributes to diversity management literature by introducing a new concept which, focusing on the interaction level, explains how participants can make intercultural contact into a comfortable and successful experience for both. Other contributions are the differentiation between majority and minority actors and the elaboration of the complexity of intercultural employee/manager contacts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Irfani Rizal ◽  
Icha Herawati

Cultural differences experienced by Thailand Selatan (Patani) students with Indonesian culture can cause cultural shock to Patani students. Culture shock is a reaction of individual discomfort when entering a new environment. One of the strategies in reducing culture shock is to get social support. This research examines whether there is a correlation between social support and culture shock in Patani students at the Islamic University of Riau. The research method used is quantitative research. Data collection was carried out using a scale of culture shock and social support scale. Pearson product-moment analysis was used to test the proposed hypothesis. Participants numbered 52 people using saturated sample techniques. The results showed that a negative and significant relationship between social support and culture shock in Patani students at the Islamic University of Riau with the r = -0,276 with p 0,024 (p< 0,05). The conclusion from this study shows that the higher the social support, the lower the culture shock. The culture shock was predicted by social support of 7.6%.


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-295
Author(s):  
Yang Huang

Studying overseas for international students means a lot--not only being away from home but also experiencing quite a few unexpected difficulties. It looks like a triangle of a pyramid since each part is closely connected with each other, and it falls apart if one part is not functioning! Studying abroad is full of challenges for every student due to the language barrier, culture shock and homesickness. For students who speak English as a second or foreign language, this is because being disconnected with families, friends, familiar environment and even preferred food may lead to directly or indirectly physical discomfort and emotional stress. I chose overseas studying as I was eager to understand the cultural differences, linguistic variables, and to establish my interest in community and medicine!


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Del Giudice

Abstract The argument against innatism at the heart of Cognitive Gadgets is provocative but premature, and is vitiated by dichotomous thinking, interpretive double standards, and evidence cherry-picking. I illustrate my criticism by addressing the heritability of imitation and mindreading, the relevance of twin studies, and the meaning of cross-cultural differences in theory of mind development. Reaching an integrative understanding of genetic inheritance, plasticity, and learning is a formidable task that demands a more nuanced evolutionary approach.


2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Deković ◽  
Margreet ten Have ◽  
Wilma A.M. Vollebergh ◽  
Trees Pels ◽  
Annerieke Oosterwegel ◽  
...  

We examined the cross-cultural equivalence of a widely used instrument that assesses perceived parental rearing, the EMBU-C, among native Dutch and immigrant adolescents living in The Netherlands. The results of a multigroup confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the factor structure of the EMBU-C, consisting of three latent factors (Warmth, Rejection, and Overprotection), and reliabilities of these scales are similar in both samples. These findings lend further support for the factorial and construct validity of this instrument. The comparison of perceived child rearing between native Dutch and immigrant adolescents showed cultural differences in only one of the assessed dimensions: Immigrant adolescents perceive their parents as more overprotective than do Dutch adolescents.


Author(s):  
Peter Vorderer

This paper points to new developments in the context of entertainment theory. Starting from a background of well-established theories that have been proposed and elaborated mainly by Zillmann and his collaborators since the 1980s, a new two-factor model of entertainment is introduced. This model encompasses “enjoyment” and “appreciation” as two independent factors. In addition, several open questions regarding cultural differences in humans’ responses to entertainment products or the usefulness of various theoretical concepts like “presence,” “identification,” or “transportation” are also discussed. Finally, the question of why media users are seeking entertainment is brought to the forefront, and a possibly relevant need such as the “search for meaningfulness” is mentioned as a possible major candidate for such an explanation.


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