Synthesis of Psychological and Intercultural Perspectives of Adjustment: A Combination of Adjustment Concepts for Indicating Migrant Adjustment
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The objective of this article is to synthesize theories and concepts of psychological and intercultural adjustment. The results will be utilized in a research work focusing on migrant adjustment and also on problem solving for international migration. By critically examining the two perspectives of adjustment, it was found that they were distinct in term of concepts, aims and approach to adjustment.
Accordingly, theories and concepts relating to international migrant’s adjustment should combine both the psychological and the intercultural perspectives of adjustment: life satisfaction, well-being, self-esteem and acculturation status.
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