The Cultural Identity of Contemporary College Students under the Background of Informatization

Abstract

With the spread of new online media, the turmoil and randomness of public opinion have exacerbated the cultural identity of college students. The cultural identity of modern college students is mainly reflected in four aspects: traditional cultural identity, general cultural identity, cultural belief identity and practical ability. This paper studies and studies the cultural identity of contemporary college students under the background of informationization. Using the method of literature research, this paper summarizes the problems existing in the cultural identity of contemporary college students and the main factors affecting the cultural identity of college students; analyzes the influence of cultural identity, and then uses the questionnaire survey method to investigate the cultural identity of contemporary college students under the background of information technology. The results show that: 67% of college students think that ethics and morality are the core content of traditional culture; 12% of college students think that it is the way of interpersonal communication; 11% of college students think that it is a traditional way of thinking; 10% of college students think that this is an excellent cultural works. As a result, knowledge life has not yet reached the inevitability of surpassing the domination and guidance of economic inevitability by market economy culture. Traditional culture still plays an important role in social life.

A Mixed-Method Study on the Impact of Movie-Based Learning on Chinese Undergraduates’ Cultural Identity

“…Particularly, education is recognized as a powerful social institution that plays a crucial role in transmitting cultural values, norms, and heritage. In the context of CI, educational systems worldwide are influential in shaping students' perceptions of self and others (Gao, 2023). The process begins in early childhood, as students navigate educational environments that reflect and transmit cultural narratives, histories, and societal expectations (Tuncer, 2023).…”

“…In recent years, the influence of globalization and technological advancements on Chinese CI has been a subject of investigation. Rapid urbanization, exposure to Western media and increased international interactions have contributed to a more cosmopolitan outlook among Chinese youth (Gao, 2023;Li, 2015;Lu, 2020). Research has explored how these external influences could interact with traditional cultural values and give rise to hybrid identities and diverse expressions of Chineseness (Lin & Dong, 2023;Zuo & Wen, 2017), with education being gradually recognized as another influential factor.…”

“…Among these individuals, Chinese undergraduates are standing at a critical juncture, navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing sociocultural landscape while pursuing higher education and encountering significant hurdles in cultivating and sustaining their CI (Lin et al, 2021). Specifically, the confluence of globalization and exposure to diverse perspectives can create tension between embracing a globalized identity and preserving cultural roots (Gao, 2023;Lu, 2020;Song & Bai, 2018). This tension is exacerbated by the transition from hometowns to increasingly internationalized university environments, where students confront a myriad of cultural influences that shape their worldview (Dai et al, 2023).…”