The impact of multicultural education on university students well being in China
List of Authors
  • Lin Taihe , Suhaidah Tahir

Keyword
  • Multicultural Education, University Students, Well-Being, China, Positivism, Deductive Approach, Primary Data, Statistical Analysis

Abstract
  • Using a methodologically sound approach, this study explores how Multicultural Education affects the mental health of Chinese college students. The study uses a deductive methodology based on positivism to examine the results of multicultural education. Expert educators and students participating in intercultural education programs are surveyed to acquire primary data. Statistical analysis with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) is performed on the gathered data to reveal hidden quantitative patterns and insights. A broad group of Chinese college students is reflected in this study thanks to a straightforward random selection method. This research adds to our knowledge of multicultural education's upsides and downsides and highlights the value of creating a welcoming and peaceful classroom. The results support the idea that multicultural education has a beneficial effect on pupils by fostering mutual appreciation of different cultures and enhancing the educational experience as a whole.

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