A Study Of Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychological Resources In Chinese International Students Pursuing Higher Education In Malaysia

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of Chinese overseas students who are pursuing higher education in Malaysia, focusing on their acculturation and psychological resources. By utilizing a quantitative method, this research provides valuable insight into how these students adjust to an unfamiliar academic and social environment. The findings suggest that language proficiency, and acculturation all play a key role in successful acculturation for these individuals. This research is highly relevant given the increasing prevalence of international student mobility across borders; it offers important insights into both potential opportunities as well as challenges associated with such movement. This study provides invaluable insight into the relationship between psychological resources and cultural adaptation among Chinese overseas students. It suggests that self-efficacy, resilience, and social support are essential components of successful cultural adaptation processes for these students. The findings of this research have significant implications for university assistance programs designed to improve the success and well-being of Chinese overseas students by promoting their psychological resources. This study contributes to a larger conversation on cross-cultural education by providing new knowledge about how different psychological factors influence foreign student mobility in intercultural contexts, which could be used as a basis for developing more effective interventions focused on improving outcomes related to acculturation stressors faced by international learners studying abroad.