Determinants and group differences in international undergraduates’ engagement in Chinese higher education
Jun Qu, Dharm Dev Bhatta
TL;DR
This study explores what influences international undergraduate students' engagement in Chinese universities, finding that cultural adaptation and support from teachers and peers are key factors.
Contribution
The study identifies specific predictors of engagement among international students in China, emphasizing cultural and social factors over language proficiency.
Findings
International students in China showed moderate overall engagement, with emotional engagement being the highest dimension.
Cultural adaptation, self-efficacy, and teacher and peer support were the strongest predictors of student engagement.
Gender, academic discipline, and grade level significantly influenced engagement, while language proficiency did not.
Abstract
Student engagement is a crucial indicator of academic success, quality education, and overall development, encompassing behavioral, cognitive, and emotional dimensions. This study aimed to investigate the levels and key determinants of engagement among international undergraduate students in China, to gain a deeper understanding of the individual and contextual factors that shape their learning experiences. Data were collected from 721 international students enrolled in 21 non-double-first-class universities in Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, using a structured questionnaire adapted from the National Survey of Student Engagement-China, the China College Student Survey, and the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire. The results revealed a moderate level of overall engagement (M = 4.02 on a 5-point scale), with emotional engagement scoring the highest (M = 4.10), followed by…
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Taxonomy
TopicsInternational Student and Expatriate Challenges · Global Education and Multiculturalism · Communication in Education and Healthcare