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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 252-270 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of Studies in International Education |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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The Influence and Implications of Chinese Culture in the Decision to Undertake Cross-Border Higher Education. / BODYCOTT, Peter; Lai, Ada.
In: Journal of Studies in International Education, Vol. 16, No. 3, 2012, p. 252-270.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - The Influence and Implications of Chinese Culture in the Decision to Undertake Cross-Border Higher Education
AU - BODYCOTT, Peter
AU - Lai, Ada
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Little is known about how a family in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) makes decisions on cross-border study. International marketers and managers in higher education turn to research based on Chinese student preferences. However, such research ignores cultural traditions steeped in Confucian ideals of family and the subsequent roles and influence of parents. Using surveys and interviews with Chinese students our findings indicate that despite exponential financial and social development in contemporary Chinese society, traditional Confucian values are still largely upheld by parents. The influence of these parents extends beyond initial decision making and impacts on the student’s social and academic well-being. To effectively market, manage and provide academic and welfare support for Chinese students studying across borders requires host universities to develop strategies that acknowledge and demonstrate respect for cultural traditions, parental perspectives and related ongoing influences
AB - Little is known about how a family in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) makes decisions on cross-border study. International marketers and managers in higher education turn to research based on Chinese student preferences. However, such research ignores cultural traditions steeped in Confucian ideals of family and the subsequent roles and influence of parents. Using surveys and interviews with Chinese students our findings indicate that despite exponential financial and social development in contemporary Chinese society, traditional Confucian values are still largely upheld by parents. The influence of these parents extends beyond initial decision making and impacts on the student’s social and academic well-being. To effectively market, manage and provide academic and welfare support for Chinese students studying across borders requires host universities to develop strategies that acknowledge and demonstrate respect for cultural traditions, parental perspectives and related ongoing influences
KW - Internationalization
KW - Higher-education
KW - Confucian-Chinese
U2 - 10.1177/1028315311418517
DO - 10.1177/1028315311418517
M3 - Article
VL - 16
SP - 252
EP - 270
JO - Journal of Studies in International Education
JF - Journal of Studies in International Education
SN - 1028-3153
IS - 3
ER -