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Chinese overseas doctoral student narratives of intercultural adaptation.
- Source :
- Journal of Research in International Education; Dec2015, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p228-241, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- This study aims to explore how Chinese overseas doctoral students adjust to a different academic, social and cultural environment, using Giddens’ theoretical framework of self-identity. The findings indicate the participants proactively used various coping strategies in meeting challenges and adapting to new social environments. Continuity and stability of self-identity were achieved either culturally or academically through self-reflexivity, autonomy, creativity, authenticity and reliance on an ontological identity. The results challenge the grand narrative of essentialised ‘problematic Chinese learners’. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14752409
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Research in International Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 111433501
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1475240915614934