African Public Relations Journal

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities: An Egyptian Perspective

Fatma Al-Najjar, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) Khalid Al-Qurashi, Department of Advanced Studies, Ain Shams University Ahmed El-Gamalah, Ain Shams University Mousa El-Hussein, National Research Centre (NRC), Cairo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18718378
Published: April 15, 2000

Abstract

This study explores cultural adaptation and resilience among migrant communities in Southern Africa from an Egyptian perspective. A survey was conducted among Egyptian migrant communities living in selected Southern African countries. Data were collected through structured questionnaires that covered aspects such as cultural adaptation strategies, community support systems, and experiences of resilience. The analysis revealed a significant proportion (36%) of respondents utilised language immersion programmes to enhance their linguistic skills, facilitating smoother integration into the host societies. This study underscores the importance of culturally tailored interventions for migrant communities in Southern Africa, with particular emphasis on promoting resilience mechanisms that support cultural adaptation and community cohesion. Policy makers should consider implementing more comprehensive language training programmes to aid in the integration process of Egyptian migrants into their new environments. Cultural Adaptation, Resilience, Migrant Communities, Southern Africa, Egypt

How to Cite

Fatma Al-Najjar, Khalid Al-Qurashi, Ahmed El-Gamalah, Mousa El-Hussein (2000). Cultural Adaptation and Resilience in Southern African Migrant Communities: An Egyptian Perspective. African Public Relations Journal, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18718378

Keywords

Cultural AnthropologyMigration StudiesDiasporaCommunity ResilienceGeographical MobilityEthnographyCultural Identity

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