Open AccessUnfulfilled Expectations: Influence of Chinese International Students’ Roommate Relationships on Sense of Belonging
Author(s) -
Christina W. Yao
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international students
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.47
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2166-3750
pISSN - 2162-3104
DOI - 10.32674/jis.v6i3.355
Subject(s) - residence , psychology , interpersonal communication , social psychology , interpersonal relationship , cultural diversity , transition (genetics) , chinese americans , sense of community , cultural influence , interpersonal interaction , sociology , developmental psychology , ethnic group , social science , biochemistry , chemistry , demography , anthropology , gene
Findings from this study indicate that more attention must be given to Chinese students’ interpersonal relationships with domestic students, particularly when considering the role of daily cross-cultural interactions in residential living. Participants who wanted American roommates anticipated an easier transition to U.S. culture. However, making meaningful connections with American students proved to be more challenging than anticipated. Participants reported that cultural differences within their residence hall room led to difficulty with communication and social connections.