The adaptation process of Japanese women who immigrated to Canada:Utilization and influence of administrative support and relationship with the community

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  • カナダに移住した日本人女性の適応プロセス：支援ネットワークおよびコミュニティとの関係に焦点をあてて

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This study focused on the adaptation processes of Japanese women who have immigrated to Canada. I interviewed 11 Japanese women, who ranged in age from their 30s to 50s, who have Permanent Residence （PR） in Canada. I asked them questions regarding their immigration background, the people who helped them, the language classes for immigrants funded by the Canadian government, and their attitudes toward their community. I found that during their initial stay, most of them built functional support networks, which helped them when they returned to Canada in order to start their new life as immigrants. Moreover, a Canadian husband’s support was not sufficient for a Japanese wife’s adaptation. They tended to feel a lack of social connections when starting their new lives. Farther, they did not utilize language programs for newcomers very much; however, the one who did take part in an English language program evaluated it very highly. Finally, most of the participants reported there was no active community in their residential area, like there had been in Japan. They received community news from emails, flyers, and notices at their condominiums.

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