Being a Chinese sojourner in Japan
A journey into Japanese learning motivation and acculturation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11181759 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Giuseppe D’Orazzi (0000-0002-1647-3385, The University of Melbourne, corresponding author), Helen Zhao (0000-0002-3969-8501, The University of Melbourne) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-19 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0143-4632 • E-ISSN: 1747-7557 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01434632.2026.2638842 |
| OpenAlex | W7134003620 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
This study focuses on the interrelation between Japanese language learning motivation and acculturation processes experienced by Chinese sojourners in Japan. There exists a conspicuous body of literature around the role of ideologies and stereotyping among Chinese immigrants in Japan in light of past historical tensions between the People’s Republic of China and Japan. Although relationships between the two country populations have been changing over time – especially amongst new generations, new studies are urged to concurrently investigate Chinese sojourners’ motivation in learning Japanese and their acculturation processes when living in Japan.Departing from Yashima’s (Citation2002) international posture conceptualisation of second language learners’ openness to intercultural dialogue and genuine interest in other cultures and customs, our study explores Chinese sojourners’ identity tensions between ‘preserving the[ir] Chinese language and culture’ and celebrating ‘the values and customs of other cultures’.Inferential quantitative data analysis outcomes shed new light onto the struggles experienced by Chinese sojourners while constructing a new respectful multilingual and multicultural identity which takes distance from simplistic nationalistic positions. The identification of four main factors helps delving into sojourners’ language learning and intercultural experiences, including integrative goals to ‘feel at ease in Japan’ and ‘better understand the Japanese culture and society’.
Acculturation · Asian americans · Asian culture · Biculturalism · Chinese americans · Cultural diversity · Ethnic group · Japanese language · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Japanese History and Culture
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