Culture shock can occur when an anthropologist returns home as well as when he/she enters the field.

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Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation that results from being in an unfamiliar cultural environment. While it is commonly associated with entering a new culture during fieldwork, it can also occur when an anthropologist returns home and experiences a disconnection from their own culture due to the changes they underwent during their fieldwork.

Culture Shock Can Occur When an Anthropologist Returns Home as Well