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Title: Unveiling the Academic, Sociocultural, and Psychological Adaptation Challenges of Chinese International Students in Malaysia: A Systematic Review
Language: English
Authors: Wenou Xue, Manjet Kaur Mehar Singh
Source: Journal of International Students. 2025 15(2):69-86.
Availability: Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: jis@ojed.org; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Adjustment (to Environment), Cultural Context, Barriers, Cultural Differences, Religious Factors, Language of Instruction, English, College Students
Geographic Terms: Malaysia, China
ISSN: 2162-3104
2166-3750
Abstract: This systematic review explores the academic, sociocultural, and psychological adaptation challenges encountered by Chinese international students in Malaysian higher education institutions, synthesizing findings from 24 peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2024. It highlights Malaysia's distinct adaptation context, characterized by unique language barriers within an English--medium instruction (EMI) setting, cultural and religious differences, and specific social integration challenges. This review offers new insights into the adaptation process of Chinese students by framing these challenges within Malaysia's multicultural, predominantly Islamic, environment, which presents unique dynamics compared with Western educational contexts. The findings also reveal research gaps and offer recommendations for institutional policies to enhance the adaptation experience of Chinese students in Malaysia.
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