Background International students contribute to the academic and economic vitality of US higher education while facing exacerbated mental health challenges.Little is known about national trends in anxiety,depression,s...Background International students contribute to the academic and economic vitality of US higher education while facing exacerbated mental health challenges.Little is known about national trends in anxiety,depression,suicidal ideation and mental health service utilisation in this population.Aims This study examined national trends in the prevalence of clinically significant anxiety,depression,suicidal ideation and service utilisation among international students in US higher education from 2015 to 2024.Methods This repeated cross-sectional study analysed annual data from the Healthy Minds Study,a national survey of collegiate mental health,including 44560 international students.Weighted prevalence estimates were calculated,and multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine temporal trends,controlling for demographic characteristics.Results The weighted annual prevalence of anxiety increased by 78.25%(from 20.46%in 2015-2016 to 36.47%in 2023-2024),depression increased by 73.04%(from 20.44%to 35.37%),suicidal ideation increased by 92.52%(from 5.35%to 10.30%)and service utilisation increased by 45.82%(from 5.26%to 7.67%).In logistic models controlling for demographic characteristics,the increasing trends in anxiety(adjusted odds ratio(aOR)2.21;95%CI 2.07 to 2.36;p<0.001),depression(aOR 1.93;95%CI 1.80 to 2.06;p<0.001),suicidal ideation(aOR 1.57;95%CI 1.41 to 1.74;p<0.001)and service utilisation(aOR 2.01;95%CI 1.79 to 2.26;p<0.001)remained statistically significant over time.Conclusions The prevalence of anxiety,depression and suicidal ideation nearly doubled among international students from 2015 to 2024,while counselling service utilisation increased at a slower rate,indicating persistent gaps in mental healthcare.These findings suggest the need for proactive interventions,culturally competent services and expanded outreach efforts to bridge the mental health service gap for international students.展开更多
This study investigated the political,economic,social,and cultural environment perceptions on international students that define their acculturation and health related quality of life.Participants were 117 internation...This study investigated the political,economic,social,and cultural environment perceptions on international students that define their acculturation and health related quality of life.Participants were 117 international students from 32 countries attending a Chinese university(females=43%,mean age=21.17 years,SD=4.45 years).They reported on their acculturation to China and physical and psychological well-being.Results from t-tests and correlation analyses indicate political liberals had more positive attitudes toward China than the conservatives,and higher self-reported physical and psychological results.Higher scores on the“interdependence”dimension of self-construal,as well as the“extraversion”and“emotional stability”dimensions of personality traits,were associated with more positive views of China and better health outcomes.These findings are consistent with Berry’s framework for acculturation,which posits that individual-level variables are related to cultural adaptation,and that cultural adaptation is associated with improved physical and mental health.International student offices at host universities should implement comprehensive support programs,including language assistance,cultural orientation,and social integration initiatives to effectively enhance the health related quality of life of international students.展开更多
Current models of national conditions education for international students often fall short in facilitating their transition from passive observers of culture to active communicators.Using Beijing International Studie...Current models of national conditions education for international students often fall short in facilitating their transition from passive observers of culture to active communicators.Using Beijing International Studies University as a case study,this paper examines how a systematic educational model enables international students to shift from passive observation to active narration of Chinese society and culture.The study identifies and elaborates on three core mechanisms of this model:an institutional integration mechanism centered on convergent management,a practical cognition mechanism through experiential learning,and a narrative empowerment mechanism utilizing converged media platforms.Together,these components form a glocalized educational framework that integrates global issues with local practices,connecting macro narratives with personal experiences.Case analysis demonstrates that by immersing students in authentic sociocultural contexts and granting them narrative agency,this model effectively fosters deep understanding and cross-cultural identity.It thus provides a new theoretical framework and practical pathway for reconstructing international student education in China with an emphasis on student agency and interculturality.展开更多
This study explores the cultural,social,and academic adaptation experiences of international students in Wenzhou,China.Based on surveys and interviews with 52 students from 20 countries—predominantly Morocco—the res...This study explores the cultural,social,and academic adaptation experiences of international students in Wenzhou,China.Based on surveys and interviews with 52 students from 20 countries—predominantly Morocco—the research investigates key challenges and coping strategies related to local integration.The findings indicate that while Wenzhou offers a generally supportive academic environment—enhanced by AI integration and practical teaching methods—language barriers continue to hinder students’daily life,academic engagement,and social interactions.Limited Mandarin proficiency made it difficult for many students to build friendships with locals and navigate everyday tasks.Cultural adaptation also presented obstacles,particularly in adjusting to local food and social norms.Despite these challenges,students employed various strategies to facilitate integration,such as attending HSK language courses,watching Chinese media,and initiating conversations with local peers.While most participants described the local community as welcoming,perceptions varied based on individual experiences and language ability.The study highlights the importance of enhanced language support and structured cross-cultural exchange initiatives in improving international students’experiences.It contributes to the broader discourse on international student mobility by offering insights from a second-tier Chinese city,emphasizing the role of institutional practices in shaping adaptation outcomes.展开更多
Teachers play a pivotal role as key executors and direct stakeholders in the education and teaching of international students in China.Their successful navigation through the digital transformation journey is crucial ...Teachers play a pivotal role as key executors and direct stakeholders in the education and teaching of international students in China.Their successful navigation through the digital transformation journey is crucial in determining the seamless digital transformation of education and teaching for international students in China.Based on an in-depth examination of cognitive,technological,and institutional challenges faced by teachers involved in teaching international students in China during their digital transformation,this paper explores pathways to facilitate the digital transformation of the teaching staff for international students in China and puts forth pertinent policy suggestions.展开更多
International student enrollment has rapidly grown in China,positioning transnational education as a significant component of the country’s higher education system.So our study investigates an innovative teaching app...International student enrollment has rapidly grown in China,positioning transnational education as a significant component of the country’s higher education system.So our study investigates an innovative teaching approach that combines the Knowing-Understanding-Doing(KUD)framework with the BOPPPS pedagogical model(which includes the Bridge-in,Objective,Pre-assessment,Participatory Learning,Post-assessment,and Summary components),with specific application to undergraduate mathematics teaching for international students at a Chinese university.Taking Calculus 1 as a case study,our study evaluates the implementation efficacy of this integrated approach.The findings offer valuable insights for those seeking to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their teaching methodologies in culturally diverse undergraduate mathematics classrooms.展开更多
Background:Despite access to university counseling services,many students underutilize them due to cultural stigma,language barriers,and perceived irrelevance.As a result,ChatGPT has emerged as an informal,always-avai...Background:Despite access to university counseling services,many students underutilize them due to cultural stigma,language barriers,and perceived irrelevance.As a result,ChatGPT has emerged as an informal,always-available support system.This study investigates how international PhD students in Malaysia navigate loneliness,mental well-being,and social disconnection through interactions with Generative AI(mainly ChatGPT).Methods:Using a mixed-methods design,the study surveyed 155 international doctoral students and analyzed quantitative responses across four dimensions:loneliness,well-being(WHO-5),perceived social support,and AI-facilitated emotional support.Additionally,open-ended responses were examined using Latent Dirichlet Allocation(LDA)to identify emergent themes.Results:Quantitative findings showed that ChatGPT use was modestly associated with greater loneliness(r=0.17)and lower perceived social support(r=−0.16),with only a weak positive link to well-being(r=0.11).Regression analysis confirmed these small effects,while qualitative themes revealed that students used ChatGPT mainly for emotional venting and productivity,underscoring its value as short-term support but also its potential to displace human interaction.More specifically,thematic analysis revealed two dominant student experiences:(1)emotional venting and calmness,and(2)productivity through non-judgmental dialogue.Conclusions:These findings suggest that while ChatGPT offers emotional reprieve and academic clarity,it may also displace human interaction.This study highlights the promise and pitfalls of AI-driven mental support in higher education.It urges institutions to enhance peer networks,foster culturally responsive mentoring,and develop ethical AI usage guidelines to support international doctoral students holistically.展开更多
This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depress...This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depression,anxiety,and stress(DAS).With the first incidence of global outbreak in the Philippines reported in 2020,the pandemic has intensified psychological distress among international students,who already struggle with sociocultural adjustment issues such as alienation and culture shock.The study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of DAS among this group.Using descriptive statistics and the DASS-21 tool,the research found that international nursing students exhibited alarmingly high levels of depression,anxiety,and stress.Pearson’s test of association was employed to explore relationships between DAS symptoms and demographic variables.Results highlighted key predictors of mental health distress,including age,gender,length of stay in the country,and sleep patterns.These findings address a significant gap in existing literature concerning international students’mental health in the Philippines during pandemics.The study concludes by urging healthcare providers and policymakers to integrate these insights into emergency preparedness plans and educational reforms,emphasizing the importance of supporting the psychological well-being of international students during crises.Replication with additional variables is recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.展开更多
From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes th...From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes the basic assumptions and key factors of situational communication based on international students in China.Secondly,the relationship between situational communication and cultural integration and educational services for international students in China is discussed in depth.Additionally,the role of situational communication in educational services for international students in China,such as promoting cross-cultural communication,solving language barriers,and enhancing mutual understanding,is proposed.Lastly,from the perspective of situational communication,an optimization path of educational services and cultural integration for international students in China is proposed,including the provision of diversified educational resources,the enhancement of cross-cultural communication,and the establishment of an effective communication mechanism.This study expands the perspective of educational services for international students in China,provides a new theoretical framework and practical path,and offers a reference for promoting cultural integration and improving educational services for international students in China.展开更多
Objectives Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon among female which could be influenced by the process of acculturation.Few studies have explored the experience of menstrual symptom changes among internati...Objectives Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon among female which could be influenced by the process of acculturation.Few studies have explored the experience of menstrual symptom changes among international female students studying in China.Therefore,this paper aims to summarize international female students’experiences of menstrual symptom changes when they were studying in China and interpret these changes through considering the influence of acculturation on their social and academic lives.Methods We used a descriptive phenomenology approach.Structured in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted between May and November 2019 among ten international female students studying in one Province located in south central China.Participants were those who reported having experienced menstrual symptom changes during the acculturation period,which was defined as the first six months of living in China.All interviews were audio-recorded,transcribed verbatim,and analyzed using NVivo 11.0 with the guidance of Colaizzi's seven-step method.Results The international female students’experiences of menstrual symptom changes were summarized and grouped into five main categories and 13 subcategories.The main categories include:1)demonstration of menstrual symptom changes,2)challenges of maintaining menstrual function in the new setting,3)coping styles to take care of menstrual health,4)consequences of the menstrual symptom changes,and 5)culture-based attitude toward menstruation.Conclusions International female students reported experiences of menstrual symptom changes,including somatic and psychological symptoms during the acculturation period.Culture barriers,academic stress,and sleep patterns are common factors influencing their menstrual symptom changes.More culturally-tailored interventions should be explored to improve the menstrual health of international female students in China.展开更多
Background:There are increasing concerns about the mental health needs of international students.Previous studies report that international students experience additional challenges and higher levels of stress compare...Background:There are increasing concerns about the mental health needs of international students.Previous studies report that international students experience additional challenges and higher levels of stress compared to domestic students.This integrative review aimed to identify perceived stressors,coping strategies and factors that contributed to accessing mental health services of international students.Methods:A systematic search was performed between January 2010 and December 2023 using PubMed,CINAHL,ProQuest,the Cochrane Library,Scopus and PsycINFO databases.A manual search was also performed that included reference lists of included articles;data was extracted and reviewed by three reviewers.A total of 21 studies were included in this review with a total of 4442 international students recruited,with ages between 17 to 43 years.Nineteen studies reported international students’gender,there were more females(n=2205)than males(n=1022).Ethnicity was reported in 18 studies.They included Asia,Europe,Latin America,North America,South America,Africa,the Middle East and Pacific Islands.This review adopted Whittemore and Knafl’s five-stage approach,with specific steps for problem identification,literature search,data evaluation,data analysis,and presentation.Results:The Health Belief Model was used to explain relationships among independent and dependent variables and guide the findings of this review.Three identified progressive themes emerged including Theme 1:understanding cultural variations with perceived stress;Theme 2:coping strategies in dealing with stress and challenges in the new environment;and Theme 3:perceived threats and stress affecting how international students perceived barriers and benefits to access counselling support services and mental health services.This integrative review presents an overview of mental health needs and factors contributing to the mental health and well-being of international students via the inclusion of studies with different designs,providing an in-depth understanding of the study phenomenon.The findings of this review may help university health providers,mental health professionals,academic institutions and policymakers better understand the multifaceted needs of international students.Conclusion:This review demonstrates the importance of increased cross-cultural interactions between international students and domestic student counterparts to enhance belongingness and connection to host countries.This may facilitate adaptation to new living and learning environments.It is crucial academic institutions offer programs that can be effectively implemented and sustained to meet the unmet mental health needs of international students.University orientation programs,student counselling and health services may integrate cultural events,social support groups,leadership programs and resilience models of acculturation to promote mental health and well-being among international students.While these studies show promising results,there is a need for further robust evaluative studies to develop culturally sensitive mental health promotion programs for international students.展开更多
Taking the engineering courses“Introduction to Mechanical Engineering”and“Machining Process”taught by the author at Beihang University’s International School as examples,this article systematically analyzed the c...Taking the engineering courses“Introduction to Mechanical Engineering”and“Machining Process”taught by the author at Beihang University’s International School as examples,this article systematically analyzed the current status and background of international student education,focused on research strategies for interdisciplinary education and industry-education integration innovation models from the perspectives of technical demands,student needs,and societal requirements.This article aims to cultivate highly qualified international students who come to China for their studies,help them better adapt to China’s social employment environment,and enhance their capabilities for career development in China.This article proposes a comprehensive set of innovative teaching models for mechanical engineering courses for international students at Beihang University,which encompasses eight key aspects,including talent development programs,curriculum outline reforms,optimization of classroom teaching content,respect for individual student characteristics,the establishment of practical teaching components,the use of open-ended assignments to stimulate enthusiasm for learning,the cultivation of international students’interest in China,their belief in developing friendships with China,and their goals of staying in China,and the incorporation of external experts to facilitate industry-education integration.展开更多
Objective： To evaluate the effect of different training methods of Tai Chi on Chinese medicine constitution of international students with depression or depression tendency. Methods： Thirty-eight Africa internatio...Objective： To evaluate the effect of different training methods of Tai Chi on Chinese medicine constitution of international students with depression or depression tendency. Methods： Thirty-eight Africa international students were randomly divided into the physical exercise group who receiving the simple physical exercise of simplified 24-form Tai Chi （physical exercise group） and the breathing group who receiving both deep breathing method plus simple physical exercise （breathing group）. The average scores of Chinese medicine gentleness and various biased constitutional types in the two groups were compared. Results： The average score of thirty-eight students with biased constitution in both groups decreased significantly compared with that before training （P 〈 0.05）. Compared with that before training, the average scores of biased constitutional types in the breathing group, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, phlegm-dampness and Qi stagnation, were significantly decreased （P 〈 0.05）. The average scores of Yang deficiency, blood stasis and Qi stagnation constitutional types of students in simple physical group after training were also significantly decreased after training （P 〈 0.05）. Moreover, the average scores of biased constitutional types, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm and dampness, Qi-stagnation, in the breathing group were significantly lower than those of the simple exercise group, suggesting the superior therapeutic effect of breathing training method （P 〈 0.01）. Conclusion： When combines with the deep breathing method, Tai Chi training achieves better effect on improving the biased constitutional types which may be related to depression or depression tendency, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm and dampness, Qi-stagnation.展开更多
This paper introduces the Value Engineering method to calculate the value coefficient of Chinese learning efficiency for 377 international students by dimension.Results suggest that attention should be paid to male,Eu...This paper introduces the Value Engineering method to calculate the value coefficient of Chinese learning efficiency for 377 international students by dimension.Results suggest that attention should be paid to male,European and American,rural,introverted,and“work or education needs”international students;Give full play to the driving role of the reference-type,explore the space for improving the learning efficiency of the improvement-type and attention-type,and pay attention to the problems of problem-type international students.展开更多
This paper investigates the related factors of Chinese learning engagement and performance of 377 students from three universities in Guangzhou of China,employs the value engineering method,and calculates the value co...This paper investigates the related factors of Chinese learning engagement and performance of 377 students from three universities in Guangzhou of China,employs the value engineering method,and calculates the value coefficient of learning efficiency.From the value coefficient of Chinese language learning,it proves that over 60%of international students studying in China have a higher efficiency in learning Chinese.展开更多
Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behav...Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behaviour.This study focuses on the stereotypes of international Chinese language teachers towards international students in Chinese universities and its impact on teachers’classroom management and students’classroom performance.Summarizing the findings,we conclude that international Chinese language teachers have both positive and negative stereotypes of the international student body,and that negative stereotypes account for more than positive stereotypes.On this basis,this study further discusses the importance of international Chinese language teachers being aware of the existence of stereotypes of international students,and makes suggestions to strengthen the positive influences and weaken the negative ones.展开更多
Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian culture...Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian cultures and functions as a potent source of resilience.This article,therefore,explores spirituality and describes how it functions as a coping mechanism for Asian international during their cross-cultural adjustment.Additionally,implications are made for university-based counselors,educators,and administrators to better support this student population.展开更多
From 2010,a drastic increase in international students’enrollment in many higher education institutions in China has led to the growth of English-medium instruction(EMI)practices and relevant research.With many state...From 2010,a drastic increase in international students’enrollment in many higher education institutions in China has led to the growth of English-medium instruction(EMI)practices and relevant research.With many state-level and province-level initiatives to promote the design and development of model EMI courses,international students’perspectives of these courses are not adequately reflected in the international literature which is primarily done in European higher education contexts.This study takes a qualitative approach by analyzing international students’EMI courses reflection reports,focus group interviews and observation notes of video-recorded EMI courses to probe into their perspectives on EMI practices in a business institute in a university of Shanghai.The findings show that international students show concerns about the systematic design of the curriculum,pedagogical problems and contextual limitations in EMI practices.All EMI stakeholders like curriculum developers,teaching administrators,teachers and students are responsible for these problems.Therefore,meaningful and consistent communication should be greatly promoted among all EMI practices stakeholders.The article concludes with recommendations for further research on model EMI courses in China.展开更多
With the further development of economic globalization since the establishment of ties between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) 30 years ago and the continuous increase in the scale of inter...With the further development of economic globalization since the establishment of ties between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) 30 years ago and the continuous increase in the scale of international students in China,the training of international talents has become an important approach to avoiding the risks of transnational investments.We established panel data by selecting variables from the period 2006 to 2017,including the scale of international students coming from ASEAN to China,the gross amount of China’s outward foreign direct investment(OFDI),and the GDP per capita of ASEAN countries to further explore the correlations among these variables.We applied a panel-vector autoregressive(PVAR) model to conducting a Granger causality test,a Gaussian mixture model(GMM) regression analysis,a Monte Carlo-based impulse response analysis,and variance decomposition of the data.The results show that the growth of OFDI exerted an obvious positive impact on the inflow of international students from the countries along the Belt and Road(B&R) within a short period,the growth of the scale of international students coming from these countries to study in China had a strong positive effect on OFDI,the training of international talents was conducive to promoting the scale of transnational investments,but the overall quality was not very high,and its economic contribution rate was low.It is also found that OFDI and the scale of international students from the countries along the B&R promoted the GDP growth to a certain extent and the positive accumulation effect fluctuated due to external factors.Therefore,it is suggested to expanding the scale of OFDI and improving China’s core competitiveness in international student education.Intensive management of investment factors should also be conducted along with sound development of training mechanisms for international talents.展开更多
文摘Background International students contribute to the academic and economic vitality of US higher education while facing exacerbated mental health challenges.Little is known about national trends in anxiety,depression,suicidal ideation and mental health service utilisation in this population.Aims This study examined national trends in the prevalence of clinically significant anxiety,depression,suicidal ideation and service utilisation among international students in US higher education from 2015 to 2024.Methods This repeated cross-sectional study analysed annual data from the Healthy Minds Study,a national survey of collegiate mental health,including 44560 international students.Weighted prevalence estimates were calculated,and multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine temporal trends,controlling for demographic characteristics.Results The weighted annual prevalence of anxiety increased by 78.25%(from 20.46%in 2015-2016 to 36.47%in 2023-2024),depression increased by 73.04%(from 20.44%to 35.37%),suicidal ideation increased by 92.52%(from 5.35%to 10.30%)and service utilisation increased by 45.82%(from 5.26%to 7.67%).In logistic models controlling for demographic characteristics,the increasing trends in anxiety(adjusted odds ratio(aOR)2.21;95%CI 2.07 to 2.36;p<0.001),depression(aOR 1.93;95%CI 1.80 to 2.06;p<0.001),suicidal ideation(aOR 1.57;95%CI 1.41 to 1.74;p<0.001)and service utilisation(aOR 2.01;95%CI 1.79 to 2.26;p<0.001)remained statistically significant over time.Conclusions The prevalence of anxiety,depression and suicidal ideation nearly doubled among international students from 2015 to 2024,while counselling service utilisation increased at a slower rate,indicating persistent gaps in mental healthcare.These findings suggest the need for proactive interventions,culturally competent services and expanded outreach efforts to bridge the mental health service gap for international students.
文摘This study investigated the political,economic,social,and cultural environment perceptions on international students that define their acculturation and health related quality of life.Participants were 117 international students from 32 countries attending a Chinese university(females=43%,mean age=21.17 years,SD=4.45 years).They reported on their acculturation to China and physical and psychological well-being.Results from t-tests and correlation analyses indicate political liberals had more positive attitudes toward China than the conservatives,and higher self-reported physical and psychological results.Higher scores on the“interdependence”dimension of self-construal,as well as the“extraversion”and“emotional stability”dimensions of personality traits,were associated with more positive views of China and better health outcomes.These findings are consistent with Berry’s framework for acculturation,which posits that individual-level variables are related to cultural adaptation,and that cultural adaptation is associated with improved physical and mental health.International student offices at host universities should implement comprehensive support programs,including language assistance,cultural orientation,and social integration initiatives to effectively enhance the health related quality of life of international students.
文摘Current models of national conditions education for international students often fall short in facilitating their transition from passive observers of culture to active communicators.Using Beijing International Studies University as a case study,this paper examines how a systematic educational model enables international students to shift from passive observation to active narration of Chinese society and culture.The study identifies and elaborates on three core mechanisms of this model:an institutional integration mechanism centered on convergent management,a practical cognition mechanism through experiential learning,and a narrative empowerment mechanism utilizing converged media platforms.Together,these components form a glocalized educational framework that integrates global issues with local practices,connecting macro narratives with personal experiences.Case analysis demonstrates that by immersing students in authentic sociocultural contexts and granting them narrative agency,this model effectively fosters deep understanding and cross-cultural identity.It thus provides a new theoretical framework and practical pathway for reconstructing international student education in China with an emphasis on student agency and interculturality.
基金supported by Cultural and Ideological Progress Director Center of Ouhai District of Wenzhou(2024-135F).
文摘This study explores the cultural,social,and academic adaptation experiences of international students in Wenzhou,China.Based on surveys and interviews with 52 students from 20 countries—predominantly Morocco—the research investigates key challenges and coping strategies related to local integration.The findings indicate that while Wenzhou offers a generally supportive academic environment—enhanced by AI integration and practical teaching methods—language barriers continue to hinder students’daily life,academic engagement,and social interactions.Limited Mandarin proficiency made it difficult for many students to build friendships with locals and navigate everyday tasks.Cultural adaptation also presented obstacles,particularly in adjusting to local food and social norms.Despite these challenges,students employed various strategies to facilitate integration,such as attending HSK language courses,watching Chinese media,and initiating conversations with local peers.While most participants described the local community as welcoming,perceptions varied based on individual experiences and language ability.The study highlights the importance of enhanced language support and structured cross-cultural exchange initiatives in improving international students’experiences.It contributes to the broader discourse on international student mobility by offering insights from a second-tier Chinese city,emphasizing the role of institutional practices in shaping adaptation outcomes.
基金2023 Jiangsu University of Science and Technology International Education Teaching Research Project,“Research on the Path to Enhancing the Digital Competence of Teaching Teachers for International Students in China”(Project No.:2023GJE22)2023 Jiangsu University of Science and Technology International Education Teaching Research Project,“Research on Empowering Education Reform and Innovation for International Students in China through the Development of Digital Education”(Project No.:2023GJE02)。
文摘Teachers play a pivotal role as key executors and direct stakeholders in the education and teaching of international students in China.Their successful navigation through the digital transformation journey is crucial in determining the seamless digital transformation of education and teaching for international students in China.Based on an in-depth examination of cognitive,technological,and institutional challenges faced by teachers involved in teaching international students in China during their digital transformation,this paper explores pathways to facilitate the digital transformation of the teaching staff for international students in China and puts forth pertinent policy suggestions.
基金Zhejiang Provincial First-Class Undergraduate Internationalized Course of‘Calculus 1’Teaching Reform Project of the Research and Development Center for University Mathematics Teaching in Higher Education Institutions(Project No.:CMC20240641)Provincial-level undergraduate teaching reform projects in Zhejiang province(Project No.:JGBA2024350)。
文摘International student enrollment has rapidly grown in China,positioning transnational education as a significant component of the country’s higher education system.So our study investigates an innovative teaching approach that combines the Knowing-Understanding-Doing(KUD)framework with the BOPPPS pedagogical model(which includes the Bridge-in,Objective,Pre-assessment,Participatory Learning,Post-assessment,and Summary components),with specific application to undergraduate mathematics teaching for international students at a Chinese university.Taking Calculus 1 as a case study,our study evaluates the implementation efficacy of this integrated approach.The findings offer valuable insights for those seeking to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their teaching methodologies in culturally diverse undergraduate mathematics classrooms.
文摘Background:Despite access to university counseling services,many students underutilize them due to cultural stigma,language barriers,and perceived irrelevance.As a result,ChatGPT has emerged as an informal,always-available support system.This study investigates how international PhD students in Malaysia navigate loneliness,mental well-being,and social disconnection through interactions with Generative AI(mainly ChatGPT).Methods:Using a mixed-methods design,the study surveyed 155 international doctoral students and analyzed quantitative responses across four dimensions:loneliness,well-being(WHO-5),perceived social support,and AI-facilitated emotional support.Additionally,open-ended responses were examined using Latent Dirichlet Allocation(LDA)to identify emergent themes.Results:Quantitative findings showed that ChatGPT use was modestly associated with greater loneliness(r=0.17)and lower perceived social support(r=−0.16),with only a weak positive link to well-being(r=0.11).Regression analysis confirmed these small effects,while qualitative themes revealed that students used ChatGPT mainly for emotional venting and productivity,underscoring its value as short-term support but also its potential to displace human interaction.More specifically,thematic analysis revealed two dominant student experiences:(1)emotional venting and calmness,and(2)productivity through non-judgmental dialogue.Conclusions:These findings suggest that while ChatGPT offers emotional reprieve and academic clarity,it may also displace human interaction.This study highlights the promise and pitfalls of AI-driven mental support in higher education.It urges institutions to enhance peer networks,foster culturally responsive mentoring,and develop ethical AI usage guidelines to support international doctoral students holistically.
文摘This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depression,anxiety,and stress(DAS).With the first incidence of global outbreak in the Philippines reported in 2020,the pandemic has intensified psychological distress among international students,who already struggle with sociocultural adjustment issues such as alienation and culture shock.The study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of DAS among this group.Using descriptive statistics and the DASS-21 tool,the research found that international nursing students exhibited alarmingly high levels of depression,anxiety,and stress.Pearson’s test of association was employed to explore relationships between DAS symptoms and demographic variables.Results highlighted key predictors of mental health distress,including age,gender,length of stay in the country,and sleep patterns.These findings address a significant gap in existing literature concerning international students’mental health in the Philippines during pandemics.The study concludes by urging healthcare providers and policymakers to integrate these insights into emergency preparedness plans and educational reforms,emphasizing the importance of supporting the psychological well-being of international students during crises.Replication with additional variables is recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.
文摘From the perspective of situational communication,this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China.This paper first analyzes the basic assumptions and key factors of situational communication based on international students in China.Secondly,the relationship between situational communication and cultural integration and educational services for international students in China is discussed in depth.Additionally,the role of situational communication in educational services for international students in China,such as promoting cross-cultural communication,solving language barriers,and enhancing mutual understanding,is proposed.Lastly,from the perspective of situational communication,an optimization path of educational services and cultural integration for international students in China is proposed,including the provision of diversified educational resources,the enhancement of cross-cultural communication,and the establishment of an effective communication mechanism.This study expands the perspective of educational services for international students in China,provides a new theoretical framework and practical path,and offers a reference for promoting cultural integration and improving educational services for international students in China.
文摘Objectives Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon among female which could be influenced by the process of acculturation.Few studies have explored the experience of menstrual symptom changes among international female students studying in China.Therefore,this paper aims to summarize international female students’experiences of menstrual symptom changes when they were studying in China and interpret these changes through considering the influence of acculturation on their social and academic lives.Methods We used a descriptive phenomenology approach.Structured in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted between May and November 2019 among ten international female students studying in one Province located in south central China.Participants were those who reported having experienced menstrual symptom changes during the acculturation period,which was defined as the first six months of living in China.All interviews were audio-recorded,transcribed verbatim,and analyzed using NVivo 11.0 with the guidance of Colaizzi's seven-step method.Results The international female students’experiences of menstrual symptom changes were summarized and grouped into five main categories and 13 subcategories.The main categories include:1)demonstration of menstrual symptom changes,2)challenges of maintaining menstrual function in the new setting,3)coping styles to take care of menstrual health,4)consequences of the menstrual symptom changes,and 5)culture-based attitude toward menstruation.Conclusions International female students reported experiences of menstrual symptom changes,including somatic and psychological symptoms during the acculturation period.Culture barriers,academic stress,and sleep patterns are common factors influencing their menstrual symptom changes.More culturally-tailored interventions should be explored to improve the menstrual health of international female students in China.
文摘Background:There are increasing concerns about the mental health needs of international students.Previous studies report that international students experience additional challenges and higher levels of stress compared to domestic students.This integrative review aimed to identify perceived stressors,coping strategies and factors that contributed to accessing mental health services of international students.Methods:A systematic search was performed between January 2010 and December 2023 using PubMed,CINAHL,ProQuest,the Cochrane Library,Scopus and PsycINFO databases.A manual search was also performed that included reference lists of included articles;data was extracted and reviewed by three reviewers.A total of 21 studies were included in this review with a total of 4442 international students recruited,with ages between 17 to 43 years.Nineteen studies reported international students’gender,there were more females(n=2205)than males(n=1022).Ethnicity was reported in 18 studies.They included Asia,Europe,Latin America,North America,South America,Africa,the Middle East and Pacific Islands.This review adopted Whittemore and Knafl’s five-stage approach,with specific steps for problem identification,literature search,data evaluation,data analysis,and presentation.Results:The Health Belief Model was used to explain relationships among independent and dependent variables and guide the findings of this review.Three identified progressive themes emerged including Theme 1:understanding cultural variations with perceived stress;Theme 2:coping strategies in dealing with stress and challenges in the new environment;and Theme 3:perceived threats and stress affecting how international students perceived barriers and benefits to access counselling support services and mental health services.This integrative review presents an overview of mental health needs and factors contributing to the mental health and well-being of international students via the inclusion of studies with different designs,providing an in-depth understanding of the study phenomenon.The findings of this review may help university health providers,mental health professionals,academic institutions and policymakers better understand the multifaceted needs of international students.Conclusion:This review demonstrates the importance of increased cross-cultural interactions between international students and domestic student counterparts to enhance belongingness and connection to host countries.This may facilitate adaptation to new living and learning environments.It is crucial academic institutions offer programs that can be effectively implemented and sustained to meet the unmet mental health needs of international students.University orientation programs,student counselling and health services may integrate cultural events,social support groups,leadership programs and resilience models of acculturation to promote mental health and well-being among international students.While these studies show promising results,there is a need for further robust evaluative studies to develop culturally sensitive mental health promotion programs for international students.
基金This paper is funded by the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics(BUAA)Educational Reform Project,titled“Promoting Sino-Foreign Academic Exchange and Industry-Education Integration:An Innovative Study on Teaching Models for Mechanical Engineering Courses Targeting International Students,”as well as the BUAA Educational Reform Project,titled“The Development and Implementation of a Distinctive Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course for International Students at Beihang University.”。
文摘Taking the engineering courses“Introduction to Mechanical Engineering”and“Machining Process”taught by the author at Beihang University’s International School as examples,this article systematically analyzed the current status and background of international student education,focused on research strategies for interdisciplinary education and industry-education integration innovation models from the perspectives of technical demands,student needs,and societal requirements.This article aims to cultivate highly qualified international students who come to China for their studies,help them better adapt to China’s social employment environment,and enhance their capabilities for career development in China.This article proposes a comprehensive set of innovative teaching models for mechanical engineering courses for international students at Beihang University,which encompasses eight key aspects,including talent development programs,curriculum outline reforms,optimization of classroom teaching content,respect for individual student characteristics,the establishment of practical teaching components,the use of open-ended assignments to stimulate enthusiasm for learning,the cultivation of international students’interest in China,their belief in developing friendships with China,and their goals of staying in China,and the incorporation of external experts to facilitate industry-education integration.
文摘Objective： To evaluate the effect of different training methods of Tai Chi on Chinese medicine constitution of international students with depression or depression tendency. Methods： Thirty-eight Africa international students were randomly divided into the physical exercise group who receiving the simple physical exercise of simplified 24-form Tai Chi （physical exercise group） and the breathing group who receiving both deep breathing method plus simple physical exercise （breathing group）. The average scores of Chinese medicine gentleness and various biased constitutional types in the two groups were compared. Results： The average score of thirty-eight students with biased constitution in both groups decreased significantly compared with that before training （P 〈 0.05）. Compared with that before training, the average scores of biased constitutional types in the breathing group, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, phlegm-dampness and Qi stagnation, were significantly decreased （P 〈 0.05）. The average scores of Yang deficiency, blood stasis and Qi stagnation constitutional types of students in simple physical group after training were also significantly decreased after training （P 〈 0.05）. Moreover, the average scores of biased constitutional types, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm and dampness, Qi-stagnation, in the breathing group were significantly lower than those of the simple exercise group, suggesting the superior therapeutic effect of breathing training method （P 〈 0.01）. Conclusion： When combines with the deep breathing method, Tai Chi training achieves better effect on improving the biased constitutional types which may be related to depression or depression tendency, including Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm and dampness, Qi-stagnation.
基金funded by Project:2024 Youth Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning in Guangdong Province“Research on the Relationship between Mandarin and Economic Development in Cantonese Speaking Areas(GD24YZY03)”.
文摘This paper introduces the Value Engineering method to calculate the value coefficient of Chinese learning efficiency for 377 international students by dimension.Results suggest that attention should be paid to male,European and American,rural,introverted,and“work or education needs”international students;Give full play to the driving role of the reference-type,explore the space for improving the learning efficiency of the improvement-type and attention-type,and pay attention to the problems of problem-type international students.
基金this paper is funded by Project:2024 Youth Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning in Guangdong Province“Research on the Relationship between Mandarin and Economic Development in Cantonese Speaking Areas (GD24YZY03)”.
文摘This paper investigates the related factors of Chinese learning engagement and performance of 377 students from three universities in Guangzhou of China,employs the value engineering method,and calculates the value coefficient of learning efficiency.From the value coefficient of Chinese language learning,it proves that over 60%of international students studying in China have a higher efficiency in learning Chinese.
文摘Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behaviour.This study focuses on the stereotypes of international Chinese language teachers towards international students in Chinese universities and its impact on teachers’classroom management and students’classroom performance.Summarizing the findings,we conclude that international Chinese language teachers have both positive and negative stereotypes of the international student body,and that negative stereotypes account for more than positive stereotypes.On this basis,this study further discusses the importance of international Chinese language teachers being aware of the existence of stereotypes of international students,and makes suggestions to strengthen the positive influences and weaken the negative ones.
文摘Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian cultures and functions as a potent source of resilience.This article,therefore,explores spirituality and describes how it functions as a coping mechanism for Asian international during their cross-cultural adjustment.Additionally,implications are made for university-based counselors,educators,and administrators to better support this student population.
文摘From 2010,a drastic increase in international students’enrollment in many higher education institutions in China has led to the growth of English-medium instruction(EMI)practices and relevant research.With many state-level and province-level initiatives to promote the design and development of model EMI courses,international students’perspectives of these courses are not adequately reflected in the international literature which is primarily done in European higher education contexts.This study takes a qualitative approach by analyzing international students’EMI courses reflection reports,focus group interviews and observation notes of video-recorded EMI courses to probe into their perspectives on EMI practices in a business institute in a university of Shanghai.The findings show that international students show concerns about the systematic design of the curriculum,pedagogical problems and contextual limitations in EMI practices.All EMI stakeholders like curriculum developers,teaching administrators,teachers and students are responsible for these problems.Therefore,meaningful and consistent communication should be greatly promoted among all EMI practices stakeholders.The article concludes with recommendations for further research on model EMI courses in China.
基金National Social Science“Measurement and Evaluation on the Performance of Education Policies for Targeted Poverty Alleviation of Severely Impoverished Areas”(71864032)“A Study on Imbalance and Optimization of Preferential Policies for Higher Education of Minorities in Xinjiang”(71663044)。
文摘With the further development of economic globalization since the establishment of ties between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) 30 years ago and the continuous increase in the scale of international students in China,the training of international talents has become an important approach to avoiding the risks of transnational investments.We established panel data by selecting variables from the period 2006 to 2017,including the scale of international students coming from ASEAN to China,the gross amount of China’s outward foreign direct investment(OFDI),and the GDP per capita of ASEAN countries to further explore the correlations among these variables.We applied a panel-vector autoregressive(PVAR) model to conducting a Granger causality test,a Gaussian mixture model(GMM) regression analysis,a Monte Carlo-based impulse response analysis,and variance decomposition of the data.The results show that the growth of OFDI exerted an obvious positive impact on the inflow of international students from the countries along the Belt and Road(B&R) within a short period,the growth of the scale of international students coming from these countries to study in China had a strong positive effect on OFDI,the training of international talents was conducive to promoting the scale of transnational investments,but the overall quality was not very high,and its economic contribution rate was low.It is also found that OFDI and the scale of international students from the countries along the B&R promoted the GDP growth to a certain extent and the positive accumulation effect fluctuated due to external factors.Therefore,it is suggested to expanding the scale of OFDI and improving China’s core competitiveness in international student education.Intensive management of investment factors should also be conducted along with sound development of training mechanisms for international talents.
