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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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An Empirical Investigation of Acculturative Stress among International Muslim Students in Tianjin, China
Humaira Tabassum; Muhammad Aamir Saeed; Bateer Chen
Multicultural Education Review, v16 n3 p229-246 2024
The main objective of the current study is to examine the level of acculturative stress experienced by international Muslim students during their higher education experience in China. The data was collected by applying the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students from 246 international Muslim students attending universities in Tianjin, China. Results indicate that most Muslim students encounter acculturative stress and have a strong correlation with its subcategories. The results have significant indications for educators and facilitating professions in higher education settings that serve similar minority groups of students.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Foreign Students, Muslims, Acculturation, Anxiety, Adults, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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