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Abstract
The cultural adaptation process for the volunteers who participated in this study follows, according to their own perceptions, a progressive sequence of five stages: Awe/Confusion, Denial, Observation, Integration, and Habituation. As shown, this process is not without difficulties and negative feelings such as confusion, discouragement, sadness, anger, and rejection, which are inherent to the processes of uprooting and cultural change. However, it is evident how experiences evolve as time passes, culminating in acceptance, learning, comfort, adjustment, and adaptation.
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Nanni, Cecelia
(2025)
"A Qualitative Study on the Cultural Adaptation Process of Adventist Volunteers in Central Asia,"
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies:
Vol. 21:
No.
1, 1-17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32597/1553-9881.1581
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jams/vol21/iss1/3