Overseas Chinese Students Research Articles

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND SOCIOCULTURAL ADAPTATION AMONG CHINESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship and mechanisms influencing the positive psychological capital, social support and sociocultural adaptation of Chinese international students pursuing higher education in Malaysian universities. Through quantitative research methods, the mechanisms that facilitate or hinder the successful sociocultural adaptation of Chinese international students to a new sociocultural environment are revealed. Given the increasing popularity of cross-border international student mobility, this study is highly relevant and provides important insights into the potential opportunities and challenges posed by such mobility. The findings suggest a significant positive relationship between psychological resources (positive psychological capital) and sociocultural adaptation among Chinese overseas students. Meanwhile, social support played a partial mediating role, facilitating the transformation of internal strengths (psychological capital) to external outcomes (sociocultural adaptation). The findings of this study have important implications for university assistance programmes that aim to improve the success and well-being of Chinese overseas students by enhancing psychological resources. Furthermore, this investigation contributes fresh insights to the wider discourse on intercultural education, clarifying how psychological elements impact international student adjustment within such contexts. It serves as a foundation for crafting more impactful interventions targeted at mitigating acculturative stress encountered by international students during their overseas academic pursuits.

The Association Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Mobile Phone Addiction Among Overseas Chinese Students During COVID-19: The Mediating Roles of Perceived Stress and Rumination.

This study investigated the mechanism underlying the association between intolerance of uncertainty and mobile phone addiction among Chinese overseas students during the COVID-19 pandemic by examining the mediating roles of perceived stress and rumination. An online questionnaire survey was distributed via social media platforms popular in mainland China. The items collected demographic information and assessed intolerance of uncertainty, perceived stress, rumination, and mobile phone addiction. A total of 249 respondents completed the questionnaire. The findings suggest a considerably high risk of mobile phone addiction in the study period among overseas Chinese students, as three-fourths of the participants may have been susceptible to mobile phone addiction according to the suggested cut-off point of the Chinese version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form. Intolerance of uncertainty showed a significant positive direct effect on mobile phone addiction. The mediation analyses suggest that intolerance of uncertainty affected mobile phone addiction mainly through three pathways: the mediating effect of perceived stress, the mediating effect of rumination, and the chain mediating effect of perceived stress and rumination. This study enhances understanding of mobile phone addiction among Chinese overseas students and suggests the mediating roles of rumination and perceived stress in the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and mobile phone addiction. The study also provides suggestions for interventions among Chinese students overseas.

Temporal Context, Changes in Educational Systems, and Individual Interests: The Formation of Artistic Erudite Scholars among Chinese Overseas Students in the Early 20th Century

Este artículo examina un grupo de artistas que destacaron en múltiples campos entre los estudiantes chinos de ultramar a principios del siglo XX, con el objetivo de explorar las polifacéticas razones que subyacen a la aparición de estos "eruditos". En primer lugar, a finales de la dinastía Qing y principios de la República de China, los estudiantes de ultramar introdujeron el arte occidental en China, marcando el comienzo de la transformación moderna del arte chino. A principios del siglo XX, marcado por la mezcla del "nuevo aprendizaje" y el "viejo aprendizaje", permitió a los estudiantes extranjeros comprender en profundidad los diversos sistemas de conocimiento de las culturas china y extranjera. En segundo lugar, la influencia del modelo de educación artística fue significativa. Anteriormente, bajo la influencia del modelo educativo japonés normal y los conceptos artísticos orientales, se hacía hincapié en lo común de la música, las bellas artes y la literatura. Sin embargo, con la introducción del modelo europeo de educación artística, el fenómeno del "polímata" disminuyó gradualmente. Por último, el ambiente educativo dentro de las propias familias de los artistas y sus intereses personales también influyeron significativamente en el desarrollo de sus diversos talentos. Este grupo de "polímatas" artísticos representa un fenómeno distintivo en el periodo de intercambio cultural y transformación de la sociedad china moderna.

Empirical Study on National Identity of Chinese Overseas Students: A Case Study of Nanjing University of Finance and Economics

Empirical Study on National Identity of Chinese Overseas Students: A Case Study of Nanjing University of Finance and Economics

Prevalence and correlates of mental disorders among Chinese overseas students during the COVID-19: A multi-regional cross-sectional analysis.

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extends beyond physical health, significantly affecting mental health. Chinese overseas students are particularly susceptible to the adverse psychological effects of the pandemic. Understanding the prevalence and correlates of mental disorders in this population is essential for developing targeted interventions and support systems. Employing a snowball sampling technique, this study recruited Chinese overseas students from diverse regions. The 50-item Self-evaluation Table was utilized to assess the presence of mental disorders. Descriptive statistics, including percentages, 95% confidence intervals, means, and standard deviations, characterized the survey population. The chi-square test identified disparities among categorical variables, while logistic regression explored risk factors for mental disorders among Chinese overseas students. Out of the total sample size of 10,864 Chinese overseas students, a staggering 7,090 (65.4%) met the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders. Furthermore, the degree of mental disorder varied significantly across different regions (p < 0.001), education levels (p < 0.05), the duration of anti-epidemic measures (p < 0.05), and age (p < 0.05), while no significant differences were observed in terms of gender (p > 0.05). Several risk factors contributing to the mental disorder burden among Chinese overseas students during the pandemic were identified, including the seriousness of the epidemic in their residential area, the apprehension of getting infected, anxieties regarding academic performance, the infection control policies implemented by the host government, preventive measures taken locally to counter the epidemic, and challenges encountered in returning to their home country. Given the significant challenges in mental health faced by Chinese overseas students during the COVID-19 crisis, addressing their specific needs and implementing tailored measures is imperative. Future public health emergencies should consider the potential mental disorders and disease risks faced by Chinese overseas students. By providing comprehensive support and targeted interventions, policymakers, educational institutions, and healthcare providers can help mitigate the adverse psychological effects and promote the well-being of this vulnerable population.

Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among Overseas Chinese Students: Fostering Belonging and Community Support

This article discusses the mental health problems of overseas Chinese students, and by citing a number of studies and cases, it reveals the serious challenges faced by this group. The article first identifies a series of factors that contribute to the mental health problems of overseas Chinese students, such as the New Crown Epidemic, racial discrimination, and economic pressures, and discusses their difficulties in seeking psychological help. The article then focuses on the importance of building an active community to foster a sense of belonging, and proposes a series of interventions, including the creation of community exchange platforms, the provision of counselling services, and the encouragement of participation in activities. Finally, the article calls for increased attention and research on the mental health issues of overseas Chinese students and suggests directions for future guidance.

중국 유학생의 사용성 향상을 위한 부동산 UI/UX 디자인 연구

According to the data, the choice of Chinese students to study in South Korea has shown a continuous growth trend in recent years. Housing is the primary problem to solve, and searching for suitable housing through mobile phones has become an important way to find housing. However, for Chinese overseas students, the user experience satisfaction of this group is relatively low due to the lack of targeted functions and language barrier. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to solve the pain points of using Korean real estate application software for international students and improve the usability of Chinese international students. The scope of the study selected Zigbang and Dabang, real estate applications with a high proportion of young people using real estate applications published by Mobile Application Data Analysis Network, as the analysis object. Research methods Through literature analysis and questionnaire survey, the existing problems of real estate application software in South Korea were obtained from the results of the questionnaire survey, and effective improvement ideas were put forward. Based on the original design of Zigbang, the author improved the design from the three aspects of function composition, content composition and interface composition, thus solving the pain points existing in the use of Chinese students, and further improving the user experience of South Korea real estate app.

Health packages and affective infrastructures: promises of (Im)mobility in pandemic times

ABSTRACT In spring 2020, during the peak of the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak across Europe, special COVID-19 health packages started to reach tens of thousands of overseas Chinese students. Ordered and distributed by Chinese Consulates and affiliated student and scholar associations, these health packages were delivered with a special message attached – “the homeland is always by your side”. Meanwhile, Chinese students found themselves stranded in various pandemic hotspots due to prolonged national lockdowns mandated by China’s stringent zero-Covid policies and persistent international travel restrictions. How did Chinese students continue to celebrate a sense of being cared for by the state when millions were forcibly stopped by heightened infrastructural barriers and denied the possibility of returning home? Focusing on Covid health packages, this paper explores the many layers of infrastructural processes at play – logistical, socio-cultural, technological, and emotional. Affective attachments are activated as patchwork remedies for halted physical infrastructures, serving to align and redirect individual hope while normalising rejections, failures, and neglect. Covid health packages offer insight into how nationalist affect is made infrastructural to stabilize and uphold a tightly controlled (im)mobility regime during troubled times. Overseas students are drawn towards specific Chinese attachments infused with state promises of provision and care, with which many find special meanings in their own immobility and prolonged isolation.

Social Support, Academic Burnout, and Life Satisfaction of International Students

This study aims to explore the internal relationship between academic burnout, social support, and the life satisfaction of Chinese overseas students using the College Student's Learning Burnout Scale, the Social Support Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Scale to survey 167 international students. It is indicated by the results that the overall academic burnout of international students is at the upper-middle level, the level of objective support, subjective support, and overall social support of female international students is greater than that of male international students, but there is no significant difference in the utilisation of support between female and male international students. Social support has a significant and positive predictive effect on life satisfaction, while the relationship between social support and life satisfaction is negatively moderated by academic burnout.

A Qualitative Study of Luxury Consumption by Chinese Overseas Students

A Qualitative Study of Luxury Consumption by Chinese Overseas Students

Challenges encountered by overseas Chinese students during online learning amid COVID-19

Challenges encountered by overseas Chinese students during online learning amid COVID-19

Challenges Encountered by Overseas Chinese Students during Online Learning amid COVID-19

Challenges Encountered by Overseas Chinese Students during Online Learning amid COVID-19

The Influence of Social Media on the Cognition of Chinese Students in Malaysia

Malaysia is currently one of the most popular study destinations for overseas Chinese students. At the same time, due to global educational status and better media technology facilities, including social media, more Chinese students tend to live or study abroad. However, the different patterns of social media at home and abroad have created a cognitive gap among overseas Chinese students in Malaysia. Qualitative in-depth interviews and Focus group discussions with more than a dozen overseas Chinese students studying in Malaysia showed that social media use has multiple impacts and aids in structuring learning, lifestyle influences, and the relationship between social media use and cognitive formation. The findings suggest that China’s local social media has been identified as a widespread use by overseas Chinese students for cross-border daily interpersonal communication. It not only helps to construct the lifestyle of overseas Chinese students, but also helps maintain their social perception as “Chinese” by generating the image of home.

Effects of Intercultural Communication on Academic Achievement of Chinese Overseas Students in the UK

Nowadays, numerous Chinese students are struggling for admission to internationally renowned schools among English-speaking countries. In this case, an influencing factors on their academic performance, intercultural communication, is demonstrated under the consideraton of language education. This paper mainly focuses on the learning adjustment of international students from China in order to illustrate the helpfulness of intercultural communication towards academic records of Chinese students. By improving intercultural communicative competence, language proficiency and having more intercultural social contact could have a positive impact on the academic performace of Chinese students abroad. indicate that more frequent cross-cultural interaction could have a positive influence on the study of Chinese students abroad.

New Thoughts on Formation of Tourism Perceived Images: An Investigation of Guangxi’s Overseas Chinese Students from ASEAN

The research attempts to explain the psychological formation of the image of the sojourn by overseas students who are culturally homogeneous with the sojourn by constructing a comprehensive framework for the composition of the perceived image that contains the new dimension of cultural attachment. In particular, a group of 482 overseas Chinese students from ASEAN with learning experience in Guangxi are the respondents, benefiting from the deep ties between their ethnic and cultural backgrounds with mainland China. It is a strategic consideration based on Guangxi’s international tourism market and image promotion for ASEAN. The research uses quantitative analysis to combine the external influences previously supported in the literature, cultural attachment, and Cognitive-Affective-Conative (CAC) three-dimensional perceived image framework into a more comprehensive model to conduct a hypothetical-deductive study. The results of the quantitative analysis consolidate to a certain extent that the internal constitutive conditions of perceived image are promoted by the CAC model and further test the influence of perceived image under the combined effect of internal and external factors. Meanwhile, it is confirmed that cultural attachment has a strong role in the formation of the perceived image of a specific tourist group. The overall conclusions of the research are rich in academic significance and represent a theoretical expansion of the destination marketing system in response to real-world needs.

Research on the Market Pattern and Development of Chinese Overseas Student

Trend of overseas study emerged as more students compete for a better education and seek more opportunities in foreign countries like the US and UK. As a fast-developing country, China shows an apparent trend of overseas study. There is an increased trend of Chinese overseas students throughout time. Through many investigations and interviews conducted by other research, it is assumed that most Chinese students are motivated by access to diverse cultures, increased opportunities, and international engagement. This study aims to get a deeper understanding of the number of Chinese overseas students, its trend in the future, the destinations the students aim to go to, the reason for going to specific foreign countries, as well as the major that Chinese overseas students seek to focus on and how did foreign education provides a better development for the major the student choose. In conclusion, the number of Chinese overseas students rose from 1872, when the first Chinese overseas students were launched by the government, to 2019, which fell in 2020 because of the strike and rose quickly until 2023. Even though the majors students focus on vary, most focus on three aspects: STEM, Business, and computer science. The cost of going overseas also caused a great challenge for many families. In prediction, the trade war between the US and China, the inflation, and the decline in domestic employment may cause a gradual decline in overseas students.

The Impact of Social Media on the Upper Chinese and Patriotic Chinese Groups of Overseas Chinese Students

In the 21st century, more and more Chinese students choose to go abroad and study overseas; studying abroad is gradually no longer a small option but gradually, like Postgraduate examinations and Civil service examinations, becoming a significant choice for college students to continue their studies. However, in addition to paying attention to the material life of international students, more and more attention has begun to focus on the spiritual life of international students in recent years. As an international student with a unique cross-cultural identity, what kind of change of thinking will occur after accepting the media context of their ethnic media and overseas social media has become the focus of attention. This paper uses the theories of self-classification, social identity, and belief theory to conduct research to explore how social media affects changing the thinking of international students in todays highly-developed world. This paper adopts the research method of in-depth interviews, with interviews 20 international students from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and other countries to obtain first-hand information for research, and analyzes that People born in 95 - 00 years (contemporary international students) are keen to use social media and social media accounts for a high proportion of their lives. At the same time, it is concluded that most contemporary international students are relatively rational and objective and have high patriotic enthusiasm. still there are also very obvious upper Chinese and patriotic Chinese groups. But the upper Chinese group is not welcome among overseas students. In general, contemporary international students have high patriotic feelings and good critical thinking skills. They can think about problems from multiple angles, and international students can be used as a bridge for cultural exchanges. In that case, China can go more to the world and the world can know more about China.

Analysis of Anxiety of Chinese Overseas Students under the Epidemic Situation

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 more than two years ago, peoples health and psychology have been affected. The main manifestation of psychological influence is anxiety. The epidemic has also changed everyones life course. In particular, the group of overseas students, who have a large number and live abroad, are most affected by the epidemic. In this paper, the author will use the questionnaire as a method of information collection to study the causes of anxiety in Chinese foreign students and how to help them alleviate this anxiety. The main focus is on the situation when the epidemic first occurred and todays situation. This paper focuses on the causes of the outbreak of the epidemic among Chinese students and the anxiety they have experienced and concludes that although the level of anxiety among international students has indeed increased due to the epidemic, this anxiety will subside as they learn more about their own problems.

The Influence of Endowment Effect on The Online C2C Commodity Market for Chinese International Students

In the online Consumer to Consumer (C2C) market for commodities, buyers and sellers have a propensity to value a commodity differently, resulting in disparate pricing expectations and a resulting dispute. In addition, it is debatable if the valuation difference still remains when purchasing and selling behavior occurs outside of C2C platforms. This study sought to determine the extent to which the endowment effect affects prices in the online C2C commodities market for overseas Chinese students. Using questionnaires to collect data, this study discovered a price disparity between buyers and sellers of pre-owned commodities. Nonetheless, it has been shown that it is doubtful whether ownership plays a major influence in the outcome, as no participant has stated that ownership is an essential aspect in determining pricing. This research concluded that buyers and sellers have different valuations. However, the extent to which it is purely owing to the endowment effect is debatable. Based on the findings, this study recommended that C2C platforms establish a "bridge" that helps both buyers and sellers better understand the other's perspective.

A Research on Identity Negotiation of Chinese Overseas Students

In the interpretative paradigm, it’s believed that culture can be reflected in people’s behaviors in their identity negotiation processes. In this course paper, the identity negotiation processes of three Chinese overseas students are analyzed with the guidance of Identity Negotiation Theory. Based on the five themes of identity dialectics, the researcher designed semi-structured interviews and collected data from the three interviewees. And the analysis is also carried out from the five themes in identity dialectics. But there are also some limitations in this paper as well to be further improved.