What is Culture Shock?

Culture shockIs the difficulty people have adjusting to a new culture that differs markedly from their own.

The Four Phases

1. Honeymoon

2. Negotiation

3. Adjustment

4. Mastery (Biculturalism)

Cultural Impact, Also calledCultural Shock,Culture Shock. (English:Culture shockA person or organization is suffering from confusion and anxiety in different cultures or environments of different countries and may not have serious consequences.

This statement was first proposed by Kalervo Oberg in 1954. Other scholars, such as Michael Winkelman, subsequently studied the impact on culture.

The research field of cultural impact is cross-cultural communication. Researchers recently claimed that cultural impact does have many positive effects on cross-cultural residents, such as self-confidence enhancement and self-motivation.

The original element of cultural impact often appears in film subjects, such as cousin, you are so good.

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