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Difference Among Similarity: A Study on Macao Students’ Adjustment Experiences in Taiwan’s Higher Education Systems - Chi Fong Chan (陈志峰), Ying-Jie Jheng (郑英杰), 2020 (sagepub.com)
Article Information
Article first published online: May 7, 2020; Issue published: December 1, 2021
Received: October 29, 2018; Accepted: March 24, 2020
Author
Chi Fong Chan (陈志峰)
Macao Polytechnic Institute
Ying-Jie Jheng (郑英杰)
Taiwan Sport University
Purpose: This study focused on cross-region student mobility to explore whether Macao students have adjustment issues while studying and living in Taiwan.
Design/Approach/Methods: A total of 663 Macao students were surveyed in Taiwan, and the statistical methods, including correlation, t-test, analysis of variance, and hierarchical regression analysis were addressed to analyze the data.
Findings: Macao students, even while studying in a Chinese context, did have social and psychological adjustment issues (i.e., social support and self-efficacy).
Originality/Value: This study could shed some light on understanding cross-region students as well as providing practical guides for relevant governmental departments in their policy regarding outbound students.
Keywords
Adjustment, cross-region student mobility, Macao, self-efficacy, social support