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Stages of Adjustment. Importance of Cultural Adjustment. Chart from Becky Johnson MissioNexus Talk. Culture Shock symptoms. Culture shock is the most stressful and yet the most motivating force in learning your new culture. Nancy Arthur in Counseling International Students. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Stages of Adjustment
Importance of Cultural Adjustment
Chart from Becky JohnsonMissioNexus Talk
Culture Shock symptomsCulture shock is the most stressful and yet the most motivating force in learning your new culture.
Nancy Arthur in Counseling International Students
ABCs of Acculturation By Becky Johnson
Acculturation
Processes which occur, both psychological and behavioral, when two or more cultural groups, or their members, are in contact.
“A” for Affective - relating to our emotions
A for Affectivethe emotional piece
Affect: Stress and Coping Approach o Stress Levels o Expectationso Social Support• Social vs. Instrumental• Local vs. International
B for Behavior
B for Behavior
Behavior: Culture Learning Approach
• Verbal vs. Nonverbal communication
• Anxiety/Uncertainty Management• Second Language Learning • Expectations in Communication • Stress levels
C for CognitionWhat was I thinking?
C for CognitionWhat was I thinking?
Cognition: Social Identification Approach
• Verbal vs. Nonverbal communication
• Anxiety/Uncertainty Management• Second Language Learning • Expectations in Communication • Stress levels
U Curve Model
DMIS MODEL Developmental Model of Intercultural Continuum
Which model best describes cultural adaptation in your experience? Line up with U curve at one end, and IDI at the other
BATTLE OF THE MODELS DMIS vs U CURVE
VS
Individual Adaptation
Retain Old Culture
yes
no
yes
no
Integration Separation
Assimilation
Marginalized
Adopt New Cultural Identity
Group Adaptation
Retain Old Culture
yes
no
yes
no
Multicultural Segregation
Melting Pot Exclusionary
Adopt New Cultural Identity
How will you prepare for your transition?
Note your thoughts on your reflection sheet.