Affinity spaces and the situatedness of intercultural relations between international and domestic students in two Australian schools

Blackmore, Jill; Trần, Lý Thị; Hoang, Trang; Chou-Lee, Manaia; McCandless, Trevor; Mahoney, Caroline R.; Beavis, Catherine; Rowan, Leonie; Hurem, Aida

doi:10.1080/00131911.2022.2026892

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“…In contrast, sufficient social resources alleviate negative emotions, advancing academic engagement. Moreover, a sense of inclusion instead of being viewed as “others” encourages international students to participate in peer group discussions and interact with instructors (Blackmore et al, 2021 ; Chai et al, 2020 ; Tran & Pham, 2016 ).…”

Section: College Student Learning Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact on social capital and learning engagement due to social media usage among the international students in the U.S.

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International students who pursue their academic goals in United States are prone to difficulties when attempting to build social resources and adjust to the new culture. Social media is a practical means of connection due to its ease of use and accessibility. Previous research has indicated contradictory effects of social media use on academic engagement. In addition to the direct effect, this research examined social media use influences on international students’ learning engagement by mediating social capital and cultural adjustment. A total of 209 international students completed a web-based survey distributed via e-mail and social media between November 2021 and May 2022. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Model. Results showed that only purposely using social media to collaborate with learning counterparts or materials directly improves international students’ learning engagement. Other uses of social media (e.g., expanding new resources, solidifying close relationships) have no significant direct effects. Nonetheless, they are essential to improving levels of learning engagement via the mediation of bridging capital (social resources attributed to expanding relationships) and students’ cultural adjustment in the U.S. International students’ bonding capital (social resources available through trustworthy relationships) and home cultural retention showed little direct or indirect effects on learning engagement. This study recognizes the importance of social resources and cultural adjustment for international students. Also, this study provides valuable information to educators and administrators, as there is a need to identify the underlying mechanisms to contribute feasible learning intervention approaches and alleviate negative effects for international students.

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Section: College Student Learning Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%