Jounal of Education and Teaching (JET)
Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Mei 2026

Student Well-Being in Cross-Cultural Education: Psychological Dimensions and a Network Analysis of Indonesian Students in China

Farida Hanum (Educational Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Ariefa Efianingrum (Educational Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Evi Rovikoh Indah Saputri (Educational Sciences and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Abdul Manaf (Research Center for Education, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia)
Hijrawatil Aswat (Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton)
Nurmin Aminu (Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of psychological well-being among Indonesian diaspora students in China and to identify the roles of betweenness, closeness, and strength among well-being dimensions through a network analysis approach. The study methodology employed a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional survey design. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring five dimensions of psychological well-being and analyzed using descriptive statistics and network analysis. The findings revealed that the positive psychological well-being of Indonesian diaspora students was categorized as very high, as indicated by strong learning enthusiasm and adaptability in cross-cultural environments. The dimensions of motivation and engagement occupied central positions as the main connectors within the well-being network, while satisfaction and happiness contributed to maintaining psychological well-being stability, whereas other dimensions demonstrated more limited or transitional contributions. The implications of this study highlight the importance of strengthening motivation, engagement, and social support in fostering sustainable well-being among diaspora students. Therefore, diaspora student communities and educational institutions abroad should develop programs that encourage active student engagement.

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Education

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Journal of Eduction and Teaching (JET) merupakan jurnal ilmiah Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan UM Kendari yang menitik-beratkan pada publikasi hasil penelitian ilmiah yang dilakukan oleh para civitas akademika, baik internal dan eksternal UM Kendari, khususnya dalam bidang pendidikan dan ...