APPLYING ANXIETY UNCERTAINTY MANAGEMENT (AUM) THEORY TO INTERCULTURALADJUSTMENT TRAINING/

The purpose of this article is to illustrate how anxiety/uncertanity m anagement (AUM) theory can be applied to intercultural adjustment trai ning and to examine the role of individualism-collectivism in training within this theoretical perspective. Initially, the theory, as applie d to intercultural adjustment, is summarized briefly. Next, a seven se ssion training program based upon the theory is suggested. Cultural si milarities and differences in individualism-collectivism are discussed as ways to help trainees manage their uncertainty. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.