TITLE:
Study of Sociocultural Acculturation Impact on Students’ Mental Health from Chinese Mainland in Hong Kong SAR
AUTHORS:
Haojun Chen, Wenzhuo Zhang, Chengye Lai, Ting Jiang
KEYWORDS:
Sociocultural Adaptation, Mental Health, Studying Abroad, Chinese Mainland Students, Hong Kong
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.16 No.3,
March
17,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study examines the impact of sociocultural acculturation on the mental health of postgraduate students from Chinese mainland in Hong Kong SAR. Utilizing the GHQ-28 and the Acculturative Hassles Scale for Chinese Students (AHSCS), this research identifies the correlation between psychological well-being and sociocultural adaptation. Based on 245 valid responses from a questionnaire survey conducted in October 2024, the findings reveal a significant positive correlation between sociocultural adaptation and mental health. Recommendations are provided for Hong Kong SAR universities to enhance support systems aiding students’ acculturative challenges from Chinese mainland.