Social identity development in transnational marriages of international students in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9359643 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rameez Raja (0000-0002-1498-3998, Xiamen University), Jianfu Ma (0000-0001-9165-156X), MA Jian-fu (North Minzu University, corresponding author), Rui Tao (0000-0001-6333-513X, North Minzu University, corresponding author), Shakir Ullah (0000-0002-7691-1324, Southern University of Science and Technology), Xi Yuan Li (Sun Yat-sen University), Malik Muhammad Shafi (The University of Agriculture, Peshawar) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-023-02396-1 |
| OpenAlex | W4391513127 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 28 |
In recent years, the increasing trend of transnational marriages between international students in China and Chinese nationals has provided unique insights into Chinese society. This paper explores how these unions contribute to the development of social identities. Data was collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews with 15 heterosexual couples. Analysis of the findings supported the idea that these marriages foster a deeper understanding of the couples’ identities and those of their partners by expanding social networks. Identity construction in such unions increases tolerance, mutual understanding, and more flexible family relationships. This exchange of cultures also results in greater familiarity with cultural assumptions and enhanced acceptance of mutual influence, leading to positive adjustments within the host society
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |