Study of Sociocultural Acculturation Impact on Students’ Mental Health from Chinese Mainland in Hong Kong SAR
This study examines the impact of sociocultural acculturation on the mental health of postgraduate students from Chinese mainland in Hong Kong SAR. Utilizing the GHQ-28 and the Acculturative Hassles Scale for Chinese Students (AHSCS), this research identifies the correlation between psychological well-being and sociocultural adaptation. Based on 245 valid responses from a questionnaire survey conducted in October 2024, the findings reveal a significant positive correlation between sociocultural adaptation and mental health. Recommendations are provided for Hong Kong SAR universities to enhance support systems aiding students’ acculturative challenges from Chinese mainland.
Authors
- Chao‐Qiang Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1107-8375)
- Ting Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3598-3804)
- Wei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8475-3143)
- Haojun Chen
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2025.163017
- Primary Topic
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00