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Chinese students' needs and adjustment problems in a U.S. university
Abstract
The purpose was to examine needs and adjustment problems of Chinese students in a U.S. university, specifically, to identify (a) language, (b) academic, (c) personal, (d) social, (e) cultural, and (f) financial needs and adjustment problems of students from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Differences were determined in needs and adjustment problems between (a) students from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, (b) male and female Chinese students, (c) undergraduate and graduate students, (d) majors among students, (e) ages among students, and (f) years living in the U.S. among students. This study consisted of all Chinese students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from August to December, 1992, including follow-up interviews based on the findings of the questionnaire. Data were tabulated and computer input was verified. Frequencies were reported, and Hotelling's T-square multivariate F-tests were used as follow-ups to determine which dependent variable(s) contributed to the overall significant difference. The study revealed that UN-L Chinese students had problems in reading, writing, and speaking English, but little trouble with academics. Chinese students needed someone to turn to in crises. They had problems in making American friends and in accepting American social values and difficulty in telling a counselor about personal life. They also had problems applying for financial aid. There were significant differences between Chinese students from Hong Kong/Taiwan and mainland China, but no significant differences between genders, ages, degrees, majors, and years living in the U.S. Hong Kong/Taiwan students needed help preparing a budget. They had more problems in writing papers or answering essay questions, in class discussions or group activities, and applying for financial aid. Mainland China students had more problems with American food, lifestyle, and social behaviors, and telling a counselor about their personal problems. Recommendations regarding Chinese students' needs and adjustment problems were made, including helping Chinese students improve their English, adding more information about financial aid, providing more social activities, and providing counseling opportunities for Chinese students.
Subject Area
School administration|Curricula|Teaching|Bilingual education|Multicultural education
Recommended Citation
Ye, Yongwei, "Chinese students' needs and adjustment problems in a U.S. university" (1992). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI9314448.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9314448