The Impact of Family Dynamics on the Study Abroad Experience of Chinese International Students in the U.S.

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Family Relationships

Abstract: This study investigates how Chinese International Students navigate family relationships, expectations/obligations, with their growth and independence in the U.S. Thematic analysis of an experimental trial study identified three main themes: developing independence, emotional responses to family support, and balancing collectivist values with developing independent self-views.

• Shuting Yang (Presenting Author)
• Xuqian Li (Author)
• Lexi Licheng (Author)
• Qingyi Zhang (Author)
• William Tsai (Author)