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Abstract
In-depth interviews were conducted for 203 Hong Kong Chinese in Mainland China (HIM) and 198 Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong (MIH), followed by two-level theme analyses, to examine their communication experiences and adaptation. The two groups were found to be dissimilar in terms of socioeconomic status, purpose of migration, and process of adaptation. Many HIM tended to evaluate the new environment from a “new workplace” view, mentioning adjustment and communication at workplace. Most MIH, on the other hand, used a “new home” approach, expecting a happy life with good income. The major challenge for most HIM was getting used to a less developed physical environment and an organizational culture with lower efficiency and work ethics. For most MIH, the main source of hardship came from insufficient protection for workers’ rights and interests. Hong Kong is more urbanized with superficial relationships while the Mainland society is more communal, nurturing long-term relationships.
Acknowledgements
An earlier version of the literature review section of this study has been presented in another study (Ma, Citation2005). This research was supported by a Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (CERG), received from Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) (Project Code: HKBU 2108/03H).
Notes
[1] The frequency is indicated in parenthesis immediately following the category, such as “family reunion” (171). In the case of an inconsistency between two coders, both frequencies are reported, such as “being impolite” (50 or 51).