Investigating the impact of cross-cultural adaptability on the academic and social experiences of international students in bioethics education

International students face many challenges when studying bioethics in a foreign country. One of these challenges is cross-cultural adaptability, which refers to the ability of international students to adjust to the cultural and academic norms of the host country. This study investigates the impact of cross-cultural adaptability on the academic and social experiences of international students studying bioethics education. The study used a mixed-method research design, including a survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The participants were 100 international students from diverse cultural backgrounds who were studying bioethics in China. The survey questionnaire measured the level of cross-cultural adaptability of the participants, while the interviews explored the impact of cross-cultural adaptability on their academic and social experiences. The study found that cross-cultural adaptability significantly impacted the academic and social experiences of international students in bioethics education. The participants who had higher levels of cross-cultural adaptability reported better academic performance, higher levels of engagement, and better social integration with Chinese students. The study also found that cultural and linguistic differences, as well as institutional and structural barriers, were major challenges to cross-cultural adaptability. The study concludes that cross-cultural adaptability is a crucial factor in the academic and social experiences of international students in bioethics education and that efforts to promote cross-cultural adaptability should be an integral part of international education programs. Future research could investigate the effectiveness of cross-cultural adaptation programs and explore the factors that influence cross-cultural adaptability in different cultural and educational contexts. © 2023 ThinkBiotech LLC. All rights reserved.