Academic Anxiety of Chinese Interdisciplinary Doctoral Students in Thailand: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The study aims to make an exploration of the factors affecting anxiety among Chinese Interdisciplinary Doctoral students in Thailand. Qualitative pieces of evidence are collected to prove the factors affecting Academic Anxiety among Chinese Interdisciplinary Doctoral Students in Thailand. Nine doctoral students coming from China were selected to discuss the research topic in individual interviews. Based on the results of qualitative research, the author finds that Driving factors for interdisciplinary doctoral studies (DFF) is the moderator not only between Academic pressure (AP) and Academic Anxiety (AA) , but also between Difficulties of Academic Plus English (DAPE) and Academic Anxiety ( AA). I t is suggested to support the mental health of Chinese Interdisciplinary Doctoral Students, which may give them confidence in participating in research.