NDLI: Acculturation, Economic Stress, Social Relationships and School Satisfaction Among Migrant Children in Urban China

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Author	Fang, Lue Sun, Rachel C. F. Yuen, Mantak
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	Rural to urban migration has become a prominent phenomenon in China. In linking migration to children’s school trajectories, this mixed-methods study explored a range of cultural and contextual factors that contribute to Chinese children’s school wellbeing in the migratory process. The key variables included acculturative attitudes, economic stress, and relationships with family, teachers and peers. The study drew upon survey data from a sample of 301 Chinese migrant students (4th–9th grade) together with in-depth interviews involving ten selected students focusing on how migrant children’s school happiness and productivity are influenced by acculturation, economic hardship, and social relationships. The quantitative analysis indicated the critical role of integrative states in promoting school satisfaction and achievement. Migrant children with better social relations scored higher levels of hope, which in turn contributed to better school outcomes. Contrary to previous findings, economic stress did not hinder school outcomes for these Chinese migrant children, but appeared to act as a positive motivational factor for pursing academic success. The qualitative analysis echoed the quantitative findings, and provided further explanations for the complexity and particularity of these phenomena.
Starting Page	507
Ending Page	531
Page Count	25
File Format	PDF
ISSN	13894978
Journal	Journal of Happiness Studies
Volume Number	17
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	15737780
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2014-12-20
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Academic achievement Acculturation China Migrant students School satisfaction Social relationships Quality of Life Research Personality and Social Psychology Economics Philosophy Positive Psychology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Social Sciences

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