On the Influence and Strategy Selection of Cross - cultural Adaptation

Different cultural subjects have different cultural and historical background, and thus inevitably bring difference in people's ideological values and behaviors etc,and even shocks. T oday,cross - cultural adaptation becomes a common social issue,and arouses general concern of the whole society. Influencing factors of cross - cultural adaptation include cultural distance,personality psychology,thinking pattern,values,social living environment,social support,know ledge & skills,pragmatic transfer etc. Based on making clear the problems,cross - cultural adaptation should be realized from multiple aspects.

A Brief Introduction of Kim's Theory of Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation

This paper introduces Kim's integrative theory of communication and cross-cultural adaptation. Building on a broad range of existing concepts, models, and research data across disciplines, Kim's theory addresses two central questions: (a) What is the essential nature of the adaptation process? and (b) why are some strangers more successful than others in the adaptation process? The first question is addressed in the form of a process model. The second question is addressed in the form of a structural model. It is by far the most broad-based theoretical account of cross-cultural adaptation.

On the Understanding of Cross-cultural Adaptation

This paper puts its emphasis on the process of cross-cultural adaptation from a theoretical perspective.First,the term cross-cultural adaptation will be interpreted.Second,the process of cross-cultural adaptation during which enculturation,acculturation,assimilation and deculturation may occur,is going to be discussed.Finally,some possible strategies for effective cross-cultural adaptation will be probed in the hope of making intercultural communication a less stressful and more positive and enjoyable experience.

The Process of Cross-cultural Adaptation:An Analysis of Outsourced

This paper employs Kim's(2001)‘Process of Cross-cultural Adaptation theory'to analyze the film—Outsourced,which talking about cross-cultural boundaries and how the protagonist Todd adapting to the Indian culture. Stress, adaptation and growth are three crucial phrases in the process of cross-cultural adaptation, which are correlated to each other and perform in a cyclic and continual way of‘draw-back-to-leap'. In this paper, each phrase is analyzed via employing theories and illustrating examples that Todd has experienced and encountered in India to highlight Todd's process of cross-cultural adaptation. Moreover, implications will be explored by the paper and suggestions will be offered to the sojourners for their better adaptation in the host country. In addition, the paper presents the differences between American culture and Indian culture, which are to some extent, the obstacles affecting successful cross-cultural adaptation.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Management of Aggression and Violence Attitude Scale for nurse in emergency department

Objective: To follow the guidelines of intercultural adaptation provided by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’(AAOS) Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, translating the original scale and evaluating the reliability and validity, and then to compile the Chinese version of the Management of Aggression and Violence Attitude Scale (MAVAS) for nurses in emergency room in the mainland of China. Methods: This study consists of two phases of testing:(1) translation: forward translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee review, and pretesting;(2) psychometric properties: content and construct validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability. Results: The Chinese version of MAVAS and the original version showed excellent similarities and equivalence. The average Scalelevel Content Validity Index was 0.904, and the Item-level Content Validity Index ranged from 0.80 to 1.00. The construct validity was tested using confirmatory factor analysis by LISREL 8.7;χ2/df of the scale was 4.781<5, NFI, NNFI, CFI, IFI>0.90, indicating that the scale’s factor structure model fitted better. The internal consistency was satisfactory (scale, Cronbach’s α=0.94;subscales, Cronbach’s α=0.74–0.90), and the test–retest reliability over 2 weeks was good (scale, Pearson’s coefficient=0.996;subscales, Pearson’s coefficient=0.801–0.963). Conclusions: The Chinese version of MAVAS had an excellent feasibility. It was found to be a valid and reliable tool to assess nurses’ attitude toward patients’ violence in emergency department.

Cross-cultural Adaptation Analysis and Countermeasures of Overseas Chinese Students——Take University of Lincoln as an Example

This paper is an exploratory,empirical study of the Cross-Cultural Adaptation(CCA)issues of Overseas Chinese Stu⁃dents(OCS)studying at the University of Lincoln.The project identifies OCS own language proficiency,motivation of studying abroad and intercultural adaptation attitudes and strategies as the main influencing factors in students’CCA.Research methods in⁃clude Language class observation,a questionnaire survey and interviews.Additional data collection methods include using network communication tools to conduct interviews with OCS,such as Wechat,QQ,Skype and e-mail etc.Further analysis of its causes makes a meaningful contribution to practical strategies and suggestions on how to better develop and cultivate cross-cultural adapt⁃ability.

Cultural Conflict and Cross cultural Adaptation

In Cross-cultural exchanges,there are existing differences between cultures;cultural rejection of psychological and cultural hegemony of thinking leads to widespread cultural conflict. It will cause conflict,including cultural,forms and exchanges. Cultural conflict causes cross-cultural prejudices and opposition,which lead to cultural adaptation barriers; therefore cross-cultural exchanges must adhere to civilization dialogue on the basis of cultural awareness and self-confidence. Respect for cultural differences with equal attitude and advocate for solution to cultural conflict are needed to improve the cultural adaptability.

A Study of Intercultural Adaptation of Foreign Teachers in Pingdingshan Colleges and Universities

Along with the advance of cross-culture communication, intercultural adaption arouses a heated discussion in the branch of social science, which is mainly dealing with maladjustment within a host culture. As the matter of fact, in the process of education internationalization, increasing amount of foreign experts and teachers come to China and play an important role in Chinese higher education. While bringing in advanced teaching ideas to local colleges and enjoying exotic Chinese culture, they are also suffering culture shock of different degrees. The thesis is trying to find out: 1) What are the intercultural adaptation levels of foreign teachers in Pingdingshan colleges and universities? 2) What factors may affect their adaptation? 3) What should we do to improve their adaptation levels? In order to solve those problems, a practical study is conducted based on Taylor's transformative learning model theory.

Asher-McDade鼻唇评价量表的汉化及信效度初步研究

目的检测Asher-McDade鼻唇评价量表汉化后的信效度,明确其在中国唇裂术后效果评价的可行性。方法通过翻译、回译、调试及预调查形成中文版Asher-McDade鼻唇评价量表,选取四川大学华西口腔医院收治的80例唇腭裂患者的术后照片,并由唇腭裂外科的手术医生、护理人员、研究生共10名等进行问卷调查,检验量表的信度和效度。结果量表克隆巴赫系数为0.804,量表的重测信度为0.895。量表的内容效度指数(ICVI)为1.000,量表平均内容效度指数(S-CVI/ave)为0.95。量表Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin(KMO)值为0.706,巴特利球体检验显示χ^(2)值为962.260(P<0.01),累积方差贡献率为63.095%。结论中文版Asher-McDade鼻唇评价量表具有良好的信度和效度,且适用于中国唇裂患者术后照片的效果评价。

留学生跨文化适应的地域社会支持探讨--以日本福冈县为例

留学生是地域经济发展和国际化进程的重要组成部分。如何吸引和留住优秀留学人才已经成为各国各非大都市圈地域的共同课题。以福冈县为代表的部分日本地域认识到跨文化冲突对留学生的影响,积极推进当地行政、教育机构、公共团体和产业界对留学生的社会支持,从生活、学习、与当地居民交流以及就职等方面支援留学生,加快留学生对本地域的跨文化适应和社会文化认同,积极融入当地社会,并由此提升市民对留学生的接纳意识,提高本地区的影响力,扩大社会知名度,从而吸引和留住越来越多的优秀留学人才。

跨文化背景下高职来华留学生心理适应的现状调查研究--以江苏农牧科技职业学院为例

心理适应与心理健康密切相关。本文采用抑郁-焦虑-压力量表(DASS21)对江苏某高职院校138名来华留学生进行跨文化心理适应现状调查研究,并根据现状对高职院校开展跨文化心理适应教育提出合理化的建议。

来华留学生在地方高校的跨文化适应问题研究--以绍兴文理学院为例

来华留学生的跨文化适应是一个复杂的过程。本文基于跨文化适应理论,以绍兴文理学院为例,结合地域特点和地区发展实际,探讨了来华留学生在地方高校面临的语言、学术、社会文化和心理适应困难等问题;并提出地方高校应从课程、师资、管理人员、后勤保障等多个方面帮助留学生克服文化休克所带来的不适,尤其要深入挖掘、充分运用本地资源,带领留学生全方位体验当地的政治、经济和文化,使他们尽快适应在中国的学习和生活。

The Influence of Culture and Biographical Variables on the Brand Image of Google and Baidu: An Exploratory Study in Guangzhou,China

The study found significant correlations between the culture dimensions of Confucian work dynamism,humanheartedness and moral discipline and the brand image dimensions of online search engines.It was also found that several significant relationships exist between the biographical variables of age and education and the brand image dimensions,and that culture and biographical variables have a linear relationship with brand image.The findings highlight that culture and biographical information can influence Chinese consumer perceptions of an international or local brand.Organizations thus need to align their brands with the culture and biographical profile of their target markets.

新时期来华东盟留学生跨文化适应障碍与路径

在“一带一路”倡议下,东盟留学生来中国留学的规模日益庞大,这对我国高校留学生教育与管理是一个新的挑战。该文从来华东盟留学生的教育情况和生活现状出发,结合跨文化适应理论,阐述来华东盟留学生在社会文化、心理和学术适应方面的障碍表现。在此基础上,该文提出推进汉语与专业教学改革、加强中华历史文化教育、使用新媒体促进双方沟通、开展多层面社会实践活动、利用大数据提供精准帮扶、提升管理队伍国际视野与服务水平六大措施,以期为相关部门和教学人员提供帮助,对来华东盟留学生解决跨文化适应障碍问题、融入中华优秀传统文化有着积极意义。

睡眠自我效能量表的汉化及信效度检验

目的对睡眠自我效能量表进行汉化,并检验中文版量表的信效度。方法按照Brislin翻译模型对英文版睡眠自我效能量表进行正译、回译、文化调适以及预调查,形成中文版睡眠自我效能量表。采用便利抽样法,对376例住院患者进行调查,检验量表的信效度。结果最终形成的中文版睡眠自我效能量表共2个维度、8个条目。8个条目的累计方差贡献率为60.388%;验证性分析χ^(2)/df=2.125,RMSEA=0.075,GFI=0.963,IFI=0.974,CFI=0.973。量表水平的内容效度指数为0.946,条目水平的内容效度指数为0.857~1.000;量表的Cronbach′sα系数为0.830,折半信度为0.823,效标关联效度为-0.659(P<0.05)。结论中文版睡眠自我效能量表具有良好的信效度,可用于评估临床患者的睡眠自我效能水平。

后亚文化视域下的青年“摆烂”研究

“摆烂”因消极与积极并存的矛盾内核引起热议。文章以后亚文化为理论支撑和研究出发点,通过网络民族志揭示青年“摆烂”的文化特点及生成机理。研究发现,青年“摆烂”呈现注重自我矮化的情感风格、弱化群体归属的个体叙事以及基于情境导向的柔性决策等后亚文化特质,可区分为压力释放型、日常体验型、自弃止损型和悬浮择优型四种“摆烂”。社会转型期丰厚优渥的物质条件和多元嬗变的思想潮流是该文化形成的双重结构基础,身处其中的青年在个体与社会两个维度解构传统价值观念,并基于此在人生目标、生活方式和社会心态上合理化其多样的“摆烂”,而媒介与用户的双向互动进一步使“摆烂”文化迅速跨圈传播且内涵得到泛化。“摆烂”不是完全悲观意义上的消极避世,而是出于对情境定义与目标可达的持续性反思,并成为一种专注于其他更有意义事物的自我调适。

中外合作办学模式中跨文化适应的探索——以四川大学中德办学项目为例

近年来,我国持续关注中外合作办学的高质量发展,对于具有国际视野的新工科人才的需求日益旺盛。在教育政策和国家需求的双重推动下,中外合作办学模式中的跨文化适应教育即成了国际教育中的重要实践,学生在建立本土文化认同感的基础上,也要理解和尊重不同文化的传统和行为准则,在多元环境中增强国际胜任力。文章以四川大学中德办学项目为例,探索合作办学模式中跨文化适应的实践,通过夯实语言基础、营造文化环境、明确发展路径和加强本土文化教育等措施,以提升学生的跨文化适应能力,并构建可推广的教育路径。

“互联网+”时代在华非洲留学生的食物交流与跨文化适应

“互联网+”时代,食物食物在本文中承载了特定社会象征意涵,具备符号性功能,其在本文中的内涵包括两重,既指具体的食物,也兼指与获取、消费食物相关联的行为。它既是跨文化消费行为的“孵化器”也是锚定文化身份认同的核心构件;同时,它在跨文化个体身份认同塑造过程中还实现了群体文化在地化构建。作为一种物质文化符号,在文化行为映射、文化身份认同以及构建多元文化社交这三方面对于流动群体的个体化表征具有重要意义。在华非洲留学生通过互联网食物消费构建社会生活互动链,产生社会身份的变化和社会关系的调整。食物在其中发挥“文化粘合剂”效能,使得中非大学生在日常情感交互中自觉生成“全民一体感”。这一新饮食文化认同感的构建过程,为思考来华外国人的社会融入和构建人类命运共同体意识提供了些许启示。

国际传播人才的跨文化调适策略:基于霍夫斯泰德文化维度理论的分析

随着全球化的加速发展,新闻传播领域的人才越来越需要具备良好的跨文化交流和调适能力,以应对不同文化背景下的工作挑战。基于霍夫斯泰德的文化维度理论,探讨了我国国际传播人才在跨文化环境中的调适策略。通过分析个人主义与集体主义、权力距离、不确定性规避、男性主义与女性主义、长期导向与短期导向等文化维度,揭示了国际传播人才在不同文化背景中工作时可能面临的挑战,并提出了有效的跨文化调适策略,旨在提高国际传播人才的跨文化工作效率和促进文化融合,同时为相关领域的教育培训提供参考,为培养具有跨文化敏感性和适应能力的新闻传播专业人才提供理论支持。

外语教学中文化立场构建的困境及其对策

在全球化背景中,英语作为交流的工具,被广泛地运用到多元化社会的跨文化交际中,以媒介的方式解决多元化文化及社会问题。因而,语言作为文化的象征与符号,传播着多彩的文化,故英语教学中需要进一步培养跨文化交际人才,以适应多元社会的稳健发展。在多元的环境中,不同族群间的互动愈发频繁,导致了文化竞争的加剧,这需要我们在新的视角下重新审视外语文教的内容。因此,在外语教育中确定正确的文化定位成为当前跨文化教育的核心任务。基于此,该文认为现代的外语学习应当立足于文化观点,通过多元文化视野来探讨其文化定位及其实际状况,旨在推动多种文化共融。