An empirical study on social media use and cross-cultural adaptation of ASEAN students in China in the context of higher education internationalization | Synapse
March 3, 2026
An empirical study on social media use and cross-cultural adaptation of ASEAN students in China in the context of higher education internationalization
Key Points
Cross-cultural adaptation improves significantly with increased social media use among ASEAN students in China, indicating strong influences on their experience.
The study shows that frequent engagement in social media correlates with higher satisfaction and better social integration for these students.
Observational analysis assesses social media habits of ASEAN students in various educational settings across China.
Findings highlight the importance of social media as a tool for enhancing the internationalization of higher education for foreign students.