Cultural Shock Ana Sánchez Kuhn University of Almería Welcome Week, September 2015 Neuroscintific Researcher & International Officer.

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Cultural Shock Ana Sánchez Kuhn University of Almería Welcome Week, September 2015 Neuroscintific Researcher & International Officer

Cultural Shock It is not a psychopathology / Illness Term to describe the feeling of confusion and anxiety experimented due to move to a new country Kalervo Oberg (1961)

Cultural Shock Anxiety Confusion Insolation Feeling understood Homesick Kalervo Oberg (1961)

Cultural Shock 38 % Kalervo Oberg (1961)

STEP 1

The Honeymoon

STEP 2: Shock

What am I doing here?

TEMPERATURE GROCERIES HORAIRES

SPANIARDS

Irritability Anger Hostility towards host nationals Mood swings Boredome Feeling helpness Feeling lonely Excessive control over cleanliness Getting "stuck" on one thing Excessive sleep / Insomnia  Circadian Rhythms Compulsive eating/ drinking/ weight gain Symptoms of Cultural Shock

STEP 3: Adjustment

Start a routine Habits Accept the culture's ways with a positive attitude

STEP 4: Acceptance

“Individuals are able to participate fully and comfortably in the host culture”. TOTAL CONVERSION People keep traits from their earlier culture NEW THINGS BICULTURAL STAGE

New objective  Automatic behavior European Journal of Social Psychology Jane Wardle (University College of London) Recent study ?

Number of days is relative Perseverance Emotional and social skills Personality Interest

DO, DO, DO… Learning by doing Behavior Action R+ R- Habits Notrepeating ?

learn We are able to learn neuroplastic Our brain is neuroplastic, it changes constantly! Following desires our decisions and desires

2 months Be patient with yourself ! Time is needed in order to change your life This will make you more free and powerful

Thank you for your attention ! Ana Sánchez Kuhn University of Almería Welcome Week, September