Becoming intercultural: an integrative theory of communication and cross-cultural adaptation

Abstract

PART ONE: THE BACKGROUND Introduction Existing Approaches to Cross-Cultural Adaptation PART TWO: THE THEORY Organizing Principles The Process of Cross-Cultural Adaptation The Structure of Cross-Cultural Adaptation PART THREE: ELABORATION OF THE THEORY Personal Communication Social Communication Environment Predisposition Intercultural Transformation PART FOUR: THE THEORY AND THE REALITY Research Considerations Practical Insights