Intercultural Adaptation

In this section, we will have a holistic view of the studies of intercultural/cross-cultural adaptation. The studies of the field generally cover the domains ranging from the theoretical framework of intercultural adaptation, literature of the studies, measurement of intercultural adaptation, and the construction of intercultural adaptation theory at home and abroad. We hope the introduction of this section will shed some light on your future learning and study in the field in the future, or at least have an access to the understanding of intercultural communication so as to finish your graduation thesis in the near future.

Here is the checklist of the related studies, which may provide you with a big picture of the field:

Reading recommended for you.

1) Study on theoretical frameworks

2) Study on measurement scales

3) Study on diverse sojourners

4) Study on international communication and intercultural adaptation

Recap: More Than Intercultural Adaptation: a perspective of international communication

An individual's intercultural adaptability has a vitally important impact on not only his/her own cultural experience in a novel context, but also one's impression of the host society--an important aspect of a nation's image and intercultural communication building.