Predicting adjustment of international students: The role of cultural intelligence and perceived cultural distance

Malay, Elok D.; Otten, Sabine; Coelen, R.J.

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“…The specific focus on Chinese international students also means that the findings might not be applicable to students from other cultural backgrounds or to Chinese students within their own country, limiting the study’s broader applicability. In this sense, some previous studies showed a relevant role of perceived cultural distance in the complex pattern of relationships between Cultural Intelligence and international students’ adjustment ( Malay et al, 2023 ).…”

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Integrating intrapreneurial self-capital, cultural intelligence, and gender in Chinese international education: pathways to flourishing

Dong,

2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundThis study investigates the complex interplay between Intrapreneurial Self Capital, Cultural Intelligence, and gender, and their collective influence on the flourishing of Chinese international students in foreign academic settings. As global interconnectivity intensifies, the increasing number of Chinese students seeking education abroad presents a unique opportunity to examine the psychological and sociocultural dynamics of this demographic.AimCentral to our investigation is the role of Cultural Intelligence, a crucial competency for navigating diverse environments, and Intrapreneurial Self Capital, a composite of psychological resources instrumental in educational and career success. The study also explores the mediating role of Cultural Intelligence in the relationship between Intrapreneurial Self Capital and student flourishing, and examines how gender moderates this dynamic.MethodThe research engaged 508 Chinese international students, utilizing a variety of social networks for participant recruitment. The survey, conducted via Qualtrics, focused on a diverse range of students across different educational levels and disciplines. A moderated mediation model was tested to examine the mediation effect of cultural intelligence on the relationship between intrapreneurial self-capital and flourishing, with gender serving as a moderating variable.ResultsOur findings reveal significant insights into how Intrapreneurial Self Capital and Cultural Intelligence contribute to the personal and professional development of Chinese international students. Overall, the results suggest that the impact of Intrapreneurial Self Capital on various cognitive qualities (Metacognitive Cultural Intelligence, Cognitive Cultural Intelligence, Motivational Cultural Intelligence and Behavioral Cultural Intelligence) is moderated by gender, highlighting the importance of considering gender differences in this context. Related to the prediction of Flourishing, the direct effect of Intrapreneurial Self Capital on flourishing is notably strong. However, the mediating roles of Metacognitive, Cognitive, and Behavioral aspects of Cultural Intelligence show different levels of influence.ImplicationsThe study underscores the need for educational institutions to adopt holistic approaches in fostering student well-being and success, accounting for the nuanced effects of cultural and gender dynamics. These results have significant implications for the development of targeted educational programs and training, aimed at enhancing the international educational experience for students and professionals.

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Integrating intrapreneurial self-capital, cultural intelligence, and gender in Chinese international education: pathways to flourishing

Dong,

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…Other studies demonstrated that cultural differences have an impact on academic satisfaction, which is an important aspect of student satisfaction (Diener, 1995). However, there is one study found that perceived cultural distance can negatively affect the adjustment of international students (Malay et al, 2023). Based on this, this study proposes the fourth hypothesis.…”

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Factors Influencing ASEAN Undergraduate Student Satisfaction with Guangxi’s Universities

Feifei,

Kian,

Karim

2023

IJARBSS

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With the development of internationalization in higher education, research on the satisfaction of international students has grown in importance in the field of higher education. This study aims to examine the satisfaction level of ASEAN undergraduate students studying in Guangxi and analyze the factors influencing ASEAN undergraduate student satisfaction with Guangxi's universities. This study adopted a quantitative approach to collect questionnaires from 468 ASEAN undergraduate students currently studying in 9 public universities in Guangxi, China. The results showed that ASEAN undergraduate students have a high overall satisfaction level with higher education in China. The findings indicated that perceived quality, and perceived cultural distance have a significant positive effect on ASEAN undergraduate students' satisfaction. This paper provides reference value for understanding the formation mechanism of international student satisfaction, and for policymakers and managers to enhance international student satisfaction.

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Language for success: enhancing Chinese students’ careers through Korean language learning

Bao

2024

Curr Psychol

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Predicting adjustment of international students: The role of cultural intelligence and perceived cultural distance

Cited by 6 publications

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Integrating intrapreneurial self-capital, cultural intelligence, and gender in Chinese international education: pathways to flourishing

Integrating intrapreneurial self-capital, cultural intelligence, and gender in Chinese international education: pathways to flourishing

Factors Influencing ASEAN Undergraduate Student Satisfaction with Guangxi’s Universities

Language for success: enhancing Chinese students’ careers through Korean language learning

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