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

2. 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)

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

4. Cultural Shock 38 % Kalervo Oberg (1961)

5. STEP 1

6. The Honeymoon

11. STEP 2: Shock

12. What am I doing here?

13. TEMPERATURE GROCERIES HORAIRES

14. SPANIARDS

15. 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

19. STEP 3: Adjustment

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

23. STEP 4: Acceptance

24. “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

26. New objective  Automatic behavior European Journal of Social Psychology Jane Wardle (University College of London) Recent study 66 21 ?

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

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

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

30. 2 months Be patient with yourself ! Time is needed in order to change your life This will make you more free and powerful

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32. Thank you for your attention ! Ana Sánchez Kuhn University of Almería Welcome Week, September 2015 e-mail: ana_kuhn@outlook.com