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Reflective Thinking Among International Students in Chinese Universities

By Jiangtao Fu

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Reflective Thinking Among International Students in Chinese Universities

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Reflective thinking (RT) is increasingly recognized as a vital competency in global education, yet its development and assessment in multilingual, intercultural contexts remain underexplored. This study examines how international students in Chinese universities engage in RT, both as a measurable cognitive construct and a lived, adaptive process shaped by emotional and cultural transitions. A sequential mixed-methods approach was employed to integrate psychometric validation with experiential insight. Survey data from 482 international students were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, confirming a robust four-factor model of the Reflective Thinking Scale (RTS): Habitual Action, Understanding, Reflection, and Critical Reflection. The RTS demonstrated strong internal consistency (¿ = .77) and high test-retest reliability (r = .83). Significant differences across gender and academic level suggest demographic influences on reflective capacity. Qualitative data from reflective journals and semi-structured interviews revealed four key themes: navigating academic and cultural dissonance, evolving reflective practices, emotional resilience, and identity negotiation in intercultural settings.
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Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2025-06-03
Publication Date:
2025-11-07
Publisher:
Eliva Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9999327206
ISBN13:
9789999327206
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[email protected]
Weight:
220 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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