Blogadapting: Adaptation Experiences among Expatriate Bloggers. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Callahan, Clark; King, Jesse; Halversen, Audrey
• Is Part Of: Journal of intercultural communication research. Volume 49:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 227
• Page End: 241
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: Intercultural -- adaptation -- blogging -- functional fitness; Intercultural communication -- Periodicals; 303.482
• DOI: 10.1080/17475759.2020.1765840
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-5759

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Increased global communication is adjusting traditional models of cross-cultural communication. Specifically, changes in international communication processes have caused increased scrutiny of cross-culture adaptation theory. This is especially true when focusing on the difference between cultural adaptation and functional fitness. The purpose of this research is to address changes in global communications by testing to see if there is a difference between two important theoretical concepts within cross-cultural adaptation theory – linear and non-linear adaptation. Findings indicate that cultural sojourners do not equate cross-cultural adaptation with linear models of functional fitness. Models that equate the two should be revisited.