声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Purpose and significance of the study
1.3 The organization of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature review
2.1 Review of studies on “the Belt and Road” countries
2.2. Review of studies on cross-cultural adaptation
2.2.1 The definition of acculturation and cross-cultural adaptation
2.2.2 Studies of cross-cultural adaptation abroad
2.2.3 Studies of cross-cultural adaptation at home
2.3 Summary and research questions
Chapter Three Theoretical framework
3.1 Colleen Ward’s two aspects of cross-cultural adaptation
3.2 John Berry’s model of acculturation strategies
Chapter Four Methodology
4.1 Research participants
4.2 Research procedure
4.2.1 Pilot interview
4.2.2 Interview questions
4.2.3 Data collection
4.2.4 Data analysis
Chapter Five Results and findings
5.1 Cross-cultural adaptation outcomes
5.1.1 Psychological adaptation
5.1.2 Sociocultural adaptation
5.2 Motivations and expectations before leaving China
5.2.1 Motivations and reasons of going to Sri Lanka
5.2.2 Psychological expectations of Sri Lanka before leaving China
5.3 The overall perception of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankans, and the differences between China and Sri Lanka
5.3.1 The perception of Sri Lanka
5.3.2 The perception of Sri Lankans
5.3.3 Perceived differences between China and Sri Lanka
5.4 Acculturation strategies
5.4.1 Strategy of integration in public domain, while separation in private domain
5.4.2 The ideal acculturation attitudes and the actual acculturation behaviors
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings of the present study
6.1.1 The outcomes of cross-cultural adaptation
6.1.2Acculturation strategies adopted by Chinese sojourners
6.2 Suggestions on improving the cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese sojourners in Sri Lanka
6.3 Limitations and suggestions for further studies
参考文献
Appendix: Interview Questions
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