How Does Digital Connection Shape Cultural Adaptation? Differentiated Social Media Use, Intercultural Communication Self-Efficacy, and Adaptation Among International Students in China
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Published online on July 11, 2026
Abstract
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Evidence regarding the adaptive role of social media in acculturation remains fragmented, often overlooking behavioral nuances and contextual constraints. This study examined a moderated mediation model disentangling how three types of social media use—...
Evidence regarding the adaptive role of social media in acculturation remains fragmented, often overlooking behavioral nuances and contextual constraints. This study examined a moderated mediation model disentangling how three types of social media use—...