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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2096531120918771
Article Information
Article first published online: May 7, 2020
Received: October 29, 2018; Accepted: March 24, 2020
Author
Chi Fong Chan
Macao Polytechnic Institute
Ying-Jie Jheng
Taiwan Sport University
Abstract
Purpose: Instead of studying cross-country problems of international students, this study focused on cross-region issues 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 cross-border students.
Keywords
Adjustment, international (cross-region) students, Macao, self-efficacy, social support