Keywords:
Mainland Chinese exchange students; Cross-cultural adaptation; Qualitative research
大陆交换生;跨文化适应;质性研究
Abstract:
Mainland Chinese exchange students in Taiwan encounter a new living environment, making adaptation a crucial issue. This study adopts a qualitative approach from the strengths-based perspective of positive psychology to explore the cross-cultural adaptation process and key facilitating factors. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 mainland Chinese exchange students. The findings indicate that students face three primary sources of stress: academic pressure, interpersonal challenges, and lifestyle changes. Key factors that facilitate adaptation include social support, psychological capital, positive coping strategies, cultural similarity, and prior cross-cultural experiences.
大陆交换生在台湾地区面临新的生活环境,如何适应成为重要议题。本研究采用质性方法,基于积极心理学的“优势取向”视角,通过对12名大陆交换生的深度访谈,探讨他们的跨文化适应过程和促进适应的关键因素。研究发现,交换生主要面临学习压力、人际关系困扰和生活方式变化三类压力源;社会支持、心理资本、积极应对策略、文化相似性和跨文化经历是促进适应的重要因素。