Cultural Identity and Cultural Adaptability in China: A Case Study of International Students at a University in Hangzhou
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student Max's seven-year academic journey in Hangzhou through interviews and contextual analysis. It identifies a four-stage evolution of
cultural identity that positively influences psychological, social, and academic adaptation. Key factors such as language proficiency and social
interactions drive this transformation, while combined assimilation-integration strategies enhance adaptive outcomes.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/wef.v3i2.7841
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