"When I am in Japan, I feel as though I'm not disabled": A cross-cultural adjustment study of trainees with disabilities from Asia-Pacific regions

Authors

  • Miho Iwakuma
  • Masako Okuhira
  • Satomi Nasu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v36i4.5123

Keywords:

cross-cultural adjustment, trainees with disabilities, Asia-Pacific regions, qualitative study

Abstract

This study aims to examine the cross-cultural adjustment processes of trainees with disabilities from Asia-Pacific regions, with the aim to explore factors that influence cross-cultural adjustments and uncover experiences by individuals with disabilities. We interviewed a total of 13 trainees, some of whom were interviewed multiple times. Several factors (e.g., affluence of the Japanese lifestyle, maintaining contact with home via the Internet, and/or previous knowledge of the host culture) greatly affected their transitions to Japan. Notably, participant adjustments were made on several different levels, including physical, social, and attitudinal.

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Published

2016-12-02

How to Cite

Iwakuma, M., Okuhira, M., & Nasu, S. (2016). "When I am in Japan, I feel as though I’m not disabled": A cross-cultural adjustment study of trainees with disabilities from Asia-Pacific regions. Disability Studies Quarterly, 36(4). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v36i4.5123

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Re-vision-ing