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Thai-ChineseCultural Differences: An Empirical Study onHow Cultural Intelligence andGenderMay Affectthe SubjectiveWell-Being of Chinese StudentsEnrolled at Thai Universities |
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| Creator | Chou I-Wen |
| Title | Thai-ChineseCultural Differences: An Empirical Study onHow Cultural Intelligence andGenderMay Affectthe SubjectiveWell-Being of Chinese StudentsEnrolled at Thai Universities |
| Publisher | DhurakijPundit University, |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | ASEAN Journal of Management & Innovation |
| Journal Vol. | 8 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 98 - 116 |
| Keyword | Cultural Dimensions, SubjectiveWell-Being, Cultural intelligence, International Chinese Students |
| URL Website | http://ajmi.stamford.edu |
| Website title | AJMI -ASEAN Journal of Management & Innovation |
| ISSN | 2351-0307 |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of cultural intelligence and gender on the subjective well-being of Chinese students enrolled in Thai universities. It first focuses on the cultural dimensions that differentiate Thai from Chinese culture and then considers the dimensions of cultural intelligence (CQ), metacognitive, motivational, behavioral, and cognitive CQ, and gender. The study usesamixed methodology. Open interviews were conducted with 6studentswith more than two years of cross-cultural experience.As part of the qualitative approach, 237questionnaires werefilled in by Chinese students from a private university in Thailand. It was found that 31.6 percent of the students surveyedfrequently feel anxious, sad, or dissatisfiedwith the quality of their cross-cultural lives.Motivational CQ (? = .174, p < .05) and metacognitiveCQ(? =.217, p < .05) were found to be positively related to subjectivewell-being. However, cognitive and behavioral CQ as well as gender were not significantly correlated with subjectivewell-being. This studycould be used byeducational institutionsto set up programs designed to enhance student cultural intelligence.Keywords:Cultural Dimensions, SubjectiveWell-Being,Cultural intelligence, International Chinese Students1. IntroductionIn the last decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of Chinese expatriates and students living abroad for long periods on the back of globalization (Center for China and Globalization, 2017). During the period 2000-2015, the number of Chinese students enrolled abroadhas increased by 18.9 percent(Center for China and Globalization, 2016). It is estimated that approximately 49,000Chinese young people are pursuing education inthe United States, the United Kingdom, Canada,and Australia, not only at college level but also at high school level(Center for China and Globalization, 2016). While English-speaking nations remain the host countries of choice for many Chinese students, a growing number of them are choosing to be educated at Thai institutions of higher learning. As reported by the Center for China and Globalization(2017), Thailand has become a 'hot'destination for Chinese students. According ASEAN Journal of Management & Innovation Vol. 8. No. 1, 98 -116ฉ2015 by Stamford International UniversityDOI:ajmi.stamford.eduReceived: January12, 2020Revised: April 26, 2021AcceptedMay 31, 2021 |
