Culture Shock Among Missionaries in The Diocese of Cachoeiro De Itapemirim-Espirito Santo, Brazil

Daniel Nyangoya and Joyzy Pius Egunjobi
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Daniel Nyangoya: Department of Counselling Psychology- The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
Joyzy Pius Egunjobi: Psycho-Spiritual Institute of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 6, 1406-1416

Abstract: The term “culture shock†refers to the adjustment that occurs when one is exposed to a culture that is distinct from their own. This study examines the culture shock that missionaries who serve in the Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim encounter. The objective of this research was to explore the causes of culture shock. Mixed research method (qualitative and quantitative) approach specifically embedded design was used. The key findings showed that although missionaries were generally satisfied with their missionary experience, there were areas which created challenges for the missionaries. Different expectations about the culture, along with challenges settling into a new community impacted on feelings of anxiety and dissatisfaction experienced due to culture shock. Food and Portuguese language challenges were the most prominent components of the causes of culture shock experienced by the missionaries. Aspects of culture shock such as language and food or facial expressions were noted as tensions affecting the mission experience for the missionaries. The causes of culture shock were experienced to some degree by all missionaries in this study.

Date: 2023
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