The adjustment-adaptation of Asian immigrants during intercultural transition in Brisbane

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The phenomenon of Asian immigration in Australia goes as far back as the late 18 century. At first, there was no legislative control against Asian emigrants but large numbers of Chinese gold miners created restrictions in the mid-19**^ century. However, the situation improved during the late 20* century. Since then, Australia has evolved into a culturally diverse nation with Asian immigrants comprising about 5% of the population. Brisbane, a cosmopolitan city in Australia, continues to face sociocultural changes with the recent influx of Asian immigrants. Whilst rhetorical debate about the merits and demerits of immigration continues at the public domain from time to time, Asian immigrants are quietly adjusting to their newly adopted home. The paucity of domain-specific research on the experiences of Asian immigrants calls for more studies as to how this particular group is coping in the acculturation process. In order to assess the adaptation-adjustment experiences of Asian immigrants

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