Asian and Pacific Migration Journal
Volume 23, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 325-344

Chinese Immigrants in Korea: The Relationship between Interpersonal Communication and Acculturation (Article)

Moon S.-J. , Kim C.S. , Kim T.W.
  • a Inha University, South Korea
  • b Cheongju University, South Korea
  • c Inha University, South Korea

Abstract

Most studies on the acculturation of immigrants are based on the experiences of Hispanic, European, and Chinese immigrants in Western societies. Few studies have probed how attitudes are shaped among Asian immigrants in destination societies in Asia. This study deals with the acculturation processes of Chinese immigrants in Incheon Chinatown, Korea. The findings of the study support convergence and divergence strategies of acculturation. Another key finding is that Chinese immigrants who engage in interpersonal communication with both Koreans and other Chinese immigrants tend to develop a positive attitude towards biculturalism. © 2014 Scalabrini Migration Center.

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Index Keywords

Acculturation China South Korea immigrant Incheon [Incheon (ADS)] multiculturalism Incheon [South Korea] cultural relations Communication
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DOI: 10.1177/011719681402300304
ISSN: 01171968
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English