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The Cultural Adaptation Process of Chinese International Students in the United States

Authors
Yurui Shang1, *
1Department of Business, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
*Corresponding author. Email: ysha2439@uni.sydney.edu.au
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Yurui Shang
Available Online 29 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_400How to use a DOI?
Keywords
cultural adaptation; Chinese international students; United States
Abstract

Studying abroad exposes Chinese students to diverse cultural environments. Acculturation refers to adjusting individuals to distinct cultural patterns, meanings, and values, considering aspects such as language, culture, and background. Increasing numbers of Chinese students prefer to study overseas as China develops. The acculturation of Chinese international students deserves consideration due to cultural distinctions between Chinese and American. Besides, this paper focuses on Chinese international students since there are many students in the United States and American culture is complicated. Therefore, this systematic review is interested in the adaptation of Chinese students studying and living in the United States. This article adopts the W-Curve Model of Cultural Adaption proposed in 1963. The review is intended to analyze the experiences of Chinese students studying in the United States from five different stages: (1) The “Honeymoon” phase; (2) The “Culture Shock” phase; (3) The “Initial Adjustment” phase; (4) The “Isolation” phase; (5) The “Integration” phase. Additionally, this review examines whether the model's five stages can still adequately explain how Chinese overseas students integrate into today's shifting social context.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 6th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 December 2022
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10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_400
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_400How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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