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The impact of social media on the cross-border study experience of Mainland students in Macau

English Abstract

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

2014.

Author

Wu, Si

Faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences (former name: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
Department
Department of Communication
Degree

M.A.

Subject

Students -- Macau

Students -- China

Social media

Supervisor

Sandel, Todd L.

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Location
1/F Zone C
Library URL
991008691479706306