Understanding Chinese International Students' Engagement and Belongingness in U.S. Universities

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Twelve
  In Roundtable Session: Understanding International Student Experiences (Table 2)

Abstract

Little research has been conducted on Chinese international students’ engagement and belongingness in U.S. universities. This study used a non-experimental quantitative survey research design, and adapted survey items from past literature to target Chinese international students’ experiences. A total of 76 Chinese students from various universities participated in the survey data collection. The quantitative analytical processes included Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings indicated belongingness positively predicted Chinese international students’ engagement. To limit concerns around sample size and provide further answers to research purposes, a follow-up focus group was conducted with six Chinese international students at one university.

Author

• Yingying Jiang, Purdue University
  Presenting Author