Evolution of culture assimilators:: toward theory-based assimilators

A review of cross-cultural literature shows that culture assimilators have emerged as the most researched method of cross-cultural training, and that the theory of individualism and collectivism has begun to find many applications. Since researchers have generally disregarded the inclusion of cultur...

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Published in:International journal of intercultural relations 2001-03, Vol.25 (2), p.141-163
Main Author: Bhawuk, Dharm P.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assimilation
Assimilator: Individualism
Collectivism
Crosscultural Analysis
Culture
Individualism
Individualism-Collectivism
Social Theories
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Summary:A review of cross-cultural literature shows that culture assimilators have emerged as the most researched method of cross-cultural training, and that the theory of individualism and collectivism has begun to find many applications. Since researchers have generally disregarded the inclusion of culture theories in assimilators, and theories are valued for both their explanatory and predictive functions, development of a culture assimilator based on the theory of individualism and collectivism may add to the growth of the field. In this paper, a method for developing such an assimilator is proposed, and implications for future research and practice are discussed.
ISSN:0147-1767
1873-7552
DOI:10.1016/S0147-1767(00)00048-1