The Cultural and Psychological Adaptation of Foreign Businessmen in China
- VernacularTitle:外籍员工在中国的文化与心理适应研究
- Author:
Feng-Qin LIAN
;
Quan-Quan ZHENG
;
Lin YUE
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
mental health cultural adaptation cross-sectional studies culture shock U-curve
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1991;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the cultural and psychological adaptation of business expatriates in the Chinese mainland. Methods: The questionnaires included sociocultural adaptation questionnaire and psychological adaptation questionnaire. Results: The construct of sociocultural adaptation could be divided into three dimensions: living conditions, interaction and communication, and cognition and value system. The sociocultural adaptation pattern showed a double-U-curve and the psychological adaptation pattern showed a decreasing tendency by time. There was no significant discrepancy in sociocultural adaptation across cultural distance. Conclusion: The cultural and psychological adaptation is difficult for business expatriates in China. The reasons perhaps include insufficient cultural training and improper training time.
