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Adapting to different cultures
- Migrants to Australia share their stories of culture shock
There are the things you might expect when moving to Australia. The hot summers. The weird and dangerous wildlife. The accent. - Migrants who adapt to Australian culture say they’re happier than those who don’tIn a multicultural country like Australia, it’s easy for migrants to keep their heritage culture alive. But our recent research that surveyed more than 300 migrants found those who adapt to Australian society, called “Australian acculturation”, have greater personal well-being than those who don’t.
- Five key findings from the Being Chinese in Australia survey
Australia is home to more than 1.2 million Chinese-Australians, some five per cent of the Australian population. Their experiences are as diverse as their views: many were born in Australia, with lineages that span generations of Australian history. - China’s Rapid Development Has Transformed Its Migration TrendsAs China has developed into a global power, it has also increasingly become a nation of people on the move. In 2019, the 350 million border crossings by mainland citizens and 98 million by foreign nationals again reached record highs, continuing a decades-long upward climb interrupted only by China’s strict border-control measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Chinese youth: Westernised but not pro-democracyOn the internet, one may get the impression that the Chinese youth is increasingly nationalistic and hostile towards the West. But this is an oversimplification. Multiple national sample surveys find that Chinese youth are adopting Westernised values, with a greater preference for individualism and self-expression, and are less nationalistic. Yet, they are far from embracing Western democracy, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Eastern vs Western Cultures
Culture is an integral part of any society, and it plays a significant role in shaping the way people live their lives. The world is divided into two major regions, East and West, with distinct cultural differences.
- Adjusting to a New CultureCultural adjustment takes time and involves a certain degree of coping with frustration, isolation, and other negative feelings.
- Culture Shock - A Personal StoryA personal discussion on adapting to a foreign culture and what culture shock means.
- Expat Life, Bilingualism and your Cultural IdentityA personal overview on cultural identity and how to maintain one's own culture while living in a new country.
- How to adapt your behaviors in global culture: A personal story and guide for cross-cultural behavior transitionThe writer outlines how to adapt behaviour from one culture to another.