Reflective Thinking Among International Students in Chinese Universities: An Inter-Cultural Perspective - Couverture souple

Fu, Jiangtao; Hali, Ali Usman; Liu, Ningning

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ISBN 10 : 9999327206 ISBN 13 : 9789999327206

Editeur : Eliva Press, 2025

Synopsis

Reflective thinking (RT) is increasingly recognized as a vital competency in global education, yet its development and assessment in multilingual, intercultural contexts remain underexplored. This study examines how international students in Chinese universities engage in RT, both as a measurable cognitive construct and a lived, adaptive process shaped by emotional and cultural transitions. A sequential mixed-methods approach was employed to integrate psychometric validation with experiential insight. Survey data from 482 international students were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, confirming a robust four-factor model of the Reflective Thinking Scale (RTS): Habitual Action, Understanding, Reflection, and Critical Reflection. The RTS demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = .77) and high test–retest reliability (r = .83). Significant differences across gender and academic level suggest demographic influences on reflective capacity. Qualitative data from reflective journals and semi-structured interviews revealed four key themes: navigating academic and cultural dissonance, evolving reflective practices, emotional resilience, and identity negotiation in intercultural settings.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Eliva Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9999327206
• ISBN 13: 9789999327206
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 143
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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