Mechanisms of adaptation of repatriates to the homeland

Abstract

Today the phenomenon of ethnic paradox is widespread all over the world so the problem of repatriations is one of actual. This article focuses on the social and psychological adaptation mechanisms returnees. The concept of psychological adaptation within the theory of acculturation in modern literature is interpreted as result of researches of cultural shock. Cultural shock — an emotional or physical discomfort and disorientation of the individual caused by hitting into a different cultural environment, encountering with a different culture, unfamiliar place. The problem of cultural shock is considered in the context of a so-called curve of process of adaptation. According to this curve G. Triandis identifies five stages in the process of adaptation visitors.