TY - JOUR
T1 - Communication experiences and adaptation of Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong and Hong Kong Chinese in Mainland China
AU - Ma, Ringo
N1 - Funding Information:
An earlier version of the literature review section of this study has been presented in another study (Ma, 2005). This research was supported by a Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (CERG), received from Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) (Project Code: HKBU 2108/03H).
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - In-depth interviews were conducted for 203 Hong Kong Chinese in Mainland China (HIM) and 198 Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong (MIH), followed by two-level theme analyses, to examine their communication experiences and adaptation. The two groups were found to be dissimilar in terms of socioeconomic status, purpose of migration, and process of adaptation. Many HIM tended to evaluate the new environment from a "new workplace" view, mentioning adjustment and communication at workplace. Most MIH, on the other hand, used a "new home" approach, expecting a happy life with good income. The major challenge for most HIM was getting used to a less developed physical environment and an organizational culture with lower efficiency and work ethics. For most MIH, the main source of hardship came from insufficient protection for workers' rights and interests. Hong Kong is more urbanized with superficial relationships while the Mainland society is more communal, nurturing long-term relationships.
AB - In-depth interviews were conducted for 203 Hong Kong Chinese in Mainland China (HIM) and 198 Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong (MIH), followed by two-level theme analyses, to examine their communication experiences and adaptation. The two groups were found to be dissimilar in terms of socioeconomic status, purpose of migration, and process of adaptation. Many HIM tended to evaluate the new environment from a "new workplace" view, mentioning adjustment and communication at workplace. Most MIH, on the other hand, used a "new home" approach, expecting a happy life with good income. The major challenge for most HIM was getting used to a less developed physical environment and an organizational culture with lower efficiency and work ethics. For most MIH, the main source of hardship came from insufficient protection for workers' rights and interests. Hong Kong is more urbanized with superficial relationships while the Mainland society is more communal, nurturing long-term relationships.
KW - Chinese communication
KW - Chinese culture
KW - Cross-cultural adaptation
KW - Hong Kong Chinese
KW - Intergroup relations
KW - Mainland chinese
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U2 - 10.1080/17475751003787429
DO - 10.1080/17475751003787429
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:78649735774
SN - 1747-5759
VL - 38
SP - 115
EP - 132
JO - Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
JF - Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
IS - 2
ER -