From challenge to competence: the role of learning engagement in mediating stress and performance among clinical medical students in English-medium dental education
Despite elevated stress levels, EMI students demonstrated superior learning engagement and higher-order academic performance. These findings suggest that EMI, when supported by adaptive engagement, may effectively foster interdisciplinary competence in dental education. Tailored pedagogical strategies are warranted to optimize stress adaptation and enhance learning outcomes in EMI environments.
Authors
- Jiahui Lin
- G Z Liu
- Yan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6018-3545)
- Ruifeng Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2405-5447)
- Xiaoyan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5665-3586)
- Y. Thomas Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6348-2462)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Stomatology Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1675855
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 15.18
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province
- Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province