The impact of social media use on student engagement and acculturative stress among international students in China

Author:

Dwumah Manu BlessingORCID,Ying Feng,Oduro Daniel,Antwi John,Yakubu Adjuik Robert

Abstract

Despite the widespread use of modern social media, relatively less is known about the impact of social media on the acculturation processes of international students in China and their engagement in school activities. Accordingly, this research intends to assess the influence of social media usage while answering questions such as how using social media can improve international students’ acculturation process from both psychological/mental and behavioural standpoints, as well as whether international students’ acculturation promotes students’ engagement in school activities, among other questions. The role of self-identification in mediating the connection between social media usage and international students’ acculturation is also investigated. Primary data were gathered from 354 international students studying at various universities around China. The results show that international students use of social media improves their acculturation process and engagement in school activities through information sharing, establishing contacts, and entertainment. The study’s limitations and future directions are also highlighted.

Funder

National Social Science Foundation of China

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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