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The Role of Social Media in Intercultural Adaptation: A Review of the Literature

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As international students, sojourners, and immigrants arrive at host cultures, they usually employ certain means and strategies to adjust to the traditions and norms in these cultures. The present article provides a review of the literature about the impact that social networking sites (SNSs), as one of these strategies, have on the process of intercultural adaptation. The article also points out the definitions and several types of SNSs and a number of common models of intercultural adaptation. The literature shows that SNSs have been used for several purposes during the intercultural adaptation process such as- (1) to remain in contact with their family members and friends in their home countries, (2) to obtain social capital, and (3) to socially adjust in educational settings. The pedagogical implications derived from the literature are manifested in threefold- connections and relationships, community, and acculturation.

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  • Basim Alamri, 2018. "The Role of Social Media in Intercultural Adaptation: A Review of the Literature," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(12), pages 1-77, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:11:y:2018:i:12:p:77
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