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A longitudinal examination of WeChat usage intensity, behavioral engagement, and cross-cultural adjustment among international students in China

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ID21325095
AuthorsChun Cao (0000-0003-4016-0618, Northeast Normal University), Qian Meng (0000-0002-4818-2259, Changchun University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Huijuan Zhang (0000-0003-3198-5757, Northeast Normal University)
Year2024
Volume87
Issue3
Pages661-683
Publication date2024-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHigher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0018-1560 • E-ISSN: 1573-174X
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s10734-023-01029-5
PMID37362755
OpenAlexW4361285584
LanguageEN
Citations received24
References cited60

China · Cross-cultural · Economic growth · Economics · Higher education · Mathematics education · Political science · Sociology · Student engagement · Cultural Differences and Values · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works24
Citations per year8
Citation span2023 - 2026 (4)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 21
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