這篇研究旨在探討外籍人士外派到臺灣的文化適應過程。資料搜集來自於三位已經在臺灣生活工作超過一年以上的外籍人士，透過半結構性訪談的方式來進行後續的研究。研究結果發現文化適應的U型曲線假說無法應用於所有的情境上。其中一位訪談者順利避免了所有的文化衝擊然而其他兩位則仍陷於適應新文化的泥淖之中，無法順利跨越文化衝擊階段並拒絕融入當地的文化。本篇將探討理論與實務的應用。

This research investigated expatriate experiences of cultural adaptation in Taiwan. Data was collected via semi-structured interviews with three individuals who had been living and working in Taiwan for more than one year. It was found that the standard U-curve hypothesis of cultural adaptation did not apply in all scenarios. One participant avoided the culture shock phenomenon altogether whereas the other two seemed to get stuck in the acculturation process, unable to move past the stage of culture shock characterized by the rejection of the host culture. Theoretical and practical applications were discussed.

Thesis Validation Letter i
Chinese Abstract ii
English Abstract iii
Table of contents iv-v
Chapter One: Introduction1
Chapter 2 Literature Review4
2.1 Cultural Adjustment and Adaptation5
2.2 Psychological Resources7
2.3 Explicit Versus Tacit Knowledge11
2.4 Culture Shock14
2.5 Cultural Conflict18
2.6 Current State of the Field and Research Objectives21
Chapter 3 Methodology25
3.1 Paradigms and Principles25
3.2 Ontology and Epistemology28
3.3 Sampling31
3.4 Data Collection32
3.5 Data Analysis35
3.6 Participants37
3.7 Ethics38
Chapter 4 Analysis38
4.1 Daniel Theme One: The Role of Prior Experience38
4.2 Daniel Theme Two: The Road to Acculturation41
4.3 Daniel Theme Three: Perceived Attitudes Toward Foreigners45
4.4 Randall Theme One: Culture Versus Traditionalism49
4.5 Randall Theme 2: Alienation52
4.6 Randall Theme Three: Separation55
4.7 Molly Theme One: Face58
4.8 Molly Theme Two: Friends62
4.9 Molly Theme Three: Coping67
Chapter 5 Conclusion70
Chapter 6: Limitations, Future Research, and Implications74
6.1 Limitations and Future Research74
6.2 Practical Implications77
6.3 Illustrations81
Illustration 1: Daniel themes and sub themes81
Illustration 2: Randall themes and sub themes82
Illustration 3: Molly themes and sub themes83
References84

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