Acculturation and Academic Adjustment of Student Sojourners in the Chinese Higher Education Context

IF 2.8 3区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of Studies in International Education Pub Date : 2023-01-05 DOI:10.1177/10283153221150114

Yuezu Mao, Rujia Wang, Hao Ji

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Abstract

The relationship between acculturation and academic adjustment has been under-investigated. A mixed longitudinal design was used in this article, with study 1 employing a questionnaire survey (N = 642) to explore student sojourners’ academic adjustment status and its predictors, and study 2 adopting qualitative approaches (reflective journal and interview) to track changes in acculturation strategies and adjustment experienced by a sample of 12 participants. Study 1 found that acculturation strategies (integration and marginalization) and social support (from family, Chinese friends, and teachers) were significantly associated with the academic adjustment of student sojourners in the Chinese higher education context. Integration was positively associated with academic adjustment, whereas marginalization was negatively associated. Study 2 revealed that student sojourners experienced changes in their acculturation strategies, students are suggested to embrace the integration strategy to sustain their academic journey in China. This study also provides implications for policymaking and education practices.

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中国高等教育背景下留学生的文化适应与学业适应

文化适应与学业适应之间的关系一直没有得到充分的研究。本文采用混合纵向设计，研究1采用问卷调查(N = 642)探讨留学生的学业适应状况及其预测因素，研究2采用定性方法(反思性日记和访谈)追踪12名参与者在文化适应策略和适应方面的变化。研究1发现，文化适应策略(整合和边缘化)和社会支持(来自家庭、中国朋友和老师)与中国高等教育背景下留学生的学业适应显著相关。整合与学业适应呈正相关，而边缘化与学业适应呈负相关。研究2显示，留学生的文化适应策略发生了变化，建议学生采用融合策略来维持他们在中国的学术之旅。本研究亦为政策制定及教育实务提供启示。

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Journal of Studies in International Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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6.90

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8.30%

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期刊介绍： To broaden the discourse on the role of international cooperation and exchange in developing the human capacity to work in a global setting, the Journal of Studies in International Education provides a forum combining the research of scholars, models from practitioners in the public or private sector, and essays. The journal publishes research, essays, and reviews on international education. Articles place issues at the primary, secondary, higher education, professional exchange, and lifelong learning levels in a global context. Topics include: study abroad; curriculum reform; faculty development; and development assistance. Articles on related topics such as public policy and internationalization strategies also appear in the Journal.