Culture shock and social support

Abstract

Social support is an important factor associated with the degree of culture shock and should be taken into consideration in order to protect against or help to overcome this kind of psychological distress experienced by migrants.

Sociocultural Adjustment and Coping Strategies of Korean and Japanese Students in a Thai International College

“…The issues regarding the safety of socialising off campus were a concern only to the female respondents which supports previous research regarding the gender and sociocultural adjustment (Fritz et al 2008;Pantelidou and Craig 2006). Female participants consistently reported more distress than the men, particularly regarding the intensity of unwanted attention they received.…”

“…As with many other research examples, Asians reported more problems with language whereas Europeans experienced more problems in regard to homesickness. Further studies by Pantelidou and Craig (2006) concluded that social support is highly correlated with adjustment as is gender. An analysis of international student retention reveals that men are more likely to experience sociocultural adjustment, as are the extroverted (Fritz et al 2008;Pantelidou and Craig 2006).…”

“…Further studies by Pantelidou and Craig (2006) concluded that social support is highly correlated with adjustment as is gender. An analysis of international student retention reveals that men are more likely to experience sociocultural adjustment, as are the extroverted (Fritz et al 2008;Pantelidou and Craig 2006). Rosenthal et al (2007) claimed that adjustment was influenced by many factors not related to country of origin such as self-esteem, age, gender (women scored higher in shock and distress compared to men) and previous international exposure.…”

An exploration of the experience of Christian counsellors in their work with both Christian and non‐Christian clients, with particular reference to aspects of cultural transition

“…Bochner's stages then might look like those outlined in . If an acculturalisation process is seen to take place in stages (Adler, 1975; Bochner, 1982; Pantelidou & Craig, 2006) then perhaps those in (G1) and (G2) are further along this process. They travel this journey of integration as they move through counselling training, into practice and assimilate knowledge and understanding from the psychological world.…”

“…Transition between cultures is often a difficult process, but it is through that process higher levels of integration emerge (Matsumoto, Hiryama, & LeRoux 2006). There are a number of models that describe this process (Adler, 1975; Bochner, 1982; Pantelidou, & Craig, 2006; Zapf, 1991), and counsellors need an ability to develop appropriate interventions. In certain instances it may be appropriate to add more specific competencies when working with particular client groups (Collins & Arthur, 2010).…”