UM Dissertations & Theses Collection (澳門大學電子學位論文庫)
- Title
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The impact of social media on the cross-border study experience of Mainland students in Macau
- English Abstract
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After the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1999, Macau is increasingly popular and gradually becomes one of the main choices for Mainland Chinese students for cross-border study. The unique western and Chinese cultural imprint of Macau distinguishes itself from Mainland China. Hence, the adaption of mainland students who study in Macau enjoys a highly social and academic significance. Meanwhile, the highly developed social media industry offers this topic the possibilities. This thesis mainly focuses on the role of social media on the cross-cultural experience on the cross-border students from Mainland China. The method of in-depth interview was conducted respectively among ten master students from various regions of China who were currently studying in Macau. The results suggest that social media enhances students' cross-border experience and strengthen their interpersonal relationship by satisfying students' informational and affective needs, thus alleviating students' loneliness and anxiety when separating apart with their old relations. Key Word: cross-borders students, social media, acculturation, interpersonal relationship
- Issue date
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2014.
- Author
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Wu, Si
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences (former name: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
- Department
- Department of Communication
- Degree
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M.A.
- Subject
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Students -- Macau
Students -- China
Social media
- Supervisor
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Sandel, Todd L.
- Files In This Item
- Location
- 1/F Zone C
- Library URL
- 991008691479706306