Motivation, communication and cultural adaptation of Chinese immigrants in Singapore.

• Main Authors: Tan, Aviel Bing Yan., Quek, Clement Jia Wei., Huan, Amanda Su Minn.
• Other Authors: Hao Xiaoming
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/44580
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study analyzed the effect of motivation to adapt on the cultural adaptation process of Chinese immigrants in Singapore. It was based on Kim’s Cross-cultural Adaptation Theory (1988, 2001, 2005). 808 Chinese immigrants were surveyed. The findings revealed that motivation to adapt was a significa...