ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Background of Internationalization of Higher Education (IHE)

1.2 Background of IHE in China

1.3 Profiles of International Students in China

1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Organization of the Book

Chapter 2 Literature Review

2.1 Cultural-General Assimilator Frameworks

2.2 Intercultural Adiustment Models

2.2.1 Model of the Acculturation Process (Ward, 1996)

2.2.2 Model of Cross-Cultural Expertise Development (Bhawuk, 1998/2009)

2.3 Research on Coping Strategies

2.4 Research on the Study of International Students in China

2.5 Research on the Study of Intercultural Interactions in Shanghai

Chapter 3 Research Design and Methods

3.1 Grounded Theory Method (GTM)

3.1.1 An Overview of Grounded Theory Method (GTM)

3.1.2 Philosophical Assumptions of Grounded Theory Method

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Research Methods and Procedure

3.3.1 An Overview of the Procedure

3.3.2 Description of the Procedure

3.4 Reliability and Validity

Chapter 4 Three Rounds of Study: Procedures, Data and Findings

4.1 Overview

4.2 Round One: Exploring Stressful Interactions and Issues

4.2.1 Sampling

4.2.2 Data Collection Procedures

4.2.3 Data Analysis

4.2.4 Initial Findings

4.2.5 Discussion

4.2.6 Model Formation

4.3 Round Two: Examining Issues and Coping Strategies

4.3.1 Sampling

4.3.2 Data Collection Procedures

4.3.3 Data Analysis

4.3.4 Expanded Findings

4.3.5 Discussion

4.3.6 Model Extension

4.4 Round Three: Eliciting Cognitive and Affective Processes

4.4.1 Sampling

4.4.2 Data Collection Procedures

4.4.3 Data Analysis

4.4.4 Extended Findings

4.4.5 Discussion

4.4.6 Model EnrirhmPnt

Chapter 5 Integration and Model Development

5.1 Summary of Research Findings

5.1.1 Correspondence of Study Themes to the Themes from Cushner and Brislin

5.1.2 Discussion of Specific Issues Related to the Theroes

5.1.3 Correspondence of Study Themes to the Culture Specific Themes

5.1.4 Other Developed Themes Related to Coping Process

5.2 Development of an Intercultural Interaction Model

Chapter 6 Conclusion

6.1 Main Findings and Significance

6.1.1 Identifying Issues and its Related Factors

6.1.2 Confirming Coping Behaviors and Strategies

6.1.3 Developing Cases for Current and Future Analysis

6.1.4 Proposing an Intercultural Interaction Model

6.2 Theoretical Implications for Intercultural Adjustment and Education Research

6.3 Practical Implications for Educators, Practitioners, and International Students

6.4 Limitations of the Study

6.5 Future Research

References

Appendix One Codebook for Participants

Appendix Two Interview Protocol for Round One

Appendix Three Sample Interview Transc ripts Coding

Appendix Four The Remaining Five Cases from Round One

Appendix Five Interview Protocol for Round Two

Appendix Six The Remaining Five Cases from Round Two

Appendix Seven The Updated Fou r Cases from Round One

Appendix Eight Interview Protocol for Round Three

Appendix Nine Examples of Fi rst Cycle Coding

Appendix Ten Examples of Second Cycle Coding

Appendix Eleven The Other Th ree Cases from Round Three