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A latent profile analysis of acculturation profiles and their relation to psychological adaptation among Chinese mainland immigrants living in Macau SAR 澳门大陆移民文化适应特征及其与心理适应关系的潜在特征分析

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102329

Long Sui

This study investigated the relationship between acculturation and psychological adaptation among Chinese mainland immigrants in Macau, applying Berry’s acculturation framework to a non-Western settlement. First, acculturation profiles using bicultural indicators, including acculturation orientations, cultural identity, social contact, language ability, and self-construal, were identified. Then, it examined how these selected individual and socio-cultural characteristics (length of residence, perceived discrimination, social support) predicted individuals’ acculturation profiles, and hence, the relationship between the acculturation profiles and psychological adaptation was explored. The sample included 415 Chinese mainland immigrants (59.8 % females) with an average age of 33.23 years. Latent profile analysis identified four distinct acculturation profiles: low contact ethnic, integration, moderate marginalization, and assimilation, where the integration profile was the most prevalent profile among the samples. The sample was diverse in its individual and socio-cultural composition, with length of residence, perceived discrimination, and social support serving as significant predictors of acculturation profiles. With respect to adaptation, individuals in the integration profile reported the highest self-esteem and life satisfaction levels. These findings demonstrated that engaging with both the ethnic and host cultures significantly enhanced psychological adaptation. Lastly, implications and future research directions were discussed.

本研究将Berry的文化适应框架应用到澳门的非西方定居中，考察了中国大陆移民的文化适应与心理适应之间的关系。首先，采用双文化指标，包括文化适应取向、文化认同、社会交往、语言能力和自我理解，确定了文化适应概况。然后，研究了这些选择的个人和社会文化特征（居住时间、感知歧视、社会支持）如何预测个人的文化适应特征，从而探讨了文化适应特征与心理适应之间的关系。样本包括415名中国大陆移民（59.8% %为女性），平均年龄33.23岁。潜在特征分析确定了四种不同的文化适应特征：低接触种族、融合、适度边缘化和同化，其中融合特征在样本中最为普遍。样本在个人和社会文化组成上是多样化的，居住时间、感知到的歧视和社会支持是文化适应概况的重要预测因素。在适应方面，整合型个体的自尊和生活满意度最高。这些发现表明，与民族文化和东道国文化的接触显著增强了心理适应。最后，对研究的启示和未来的研究方向进行了展望。

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In what style shall I confront them? The role of social relationships in social correction of misinformation among the UK and Arab Social media users 我该用什么方式面对他们？社会关系在英国和阿拉伯社交媒体用户对错误信息的社会纠正中的作用

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102342

Muaadh Noman , Mohamed B. Almourad , Ala Yankouskaya , Firoj Alam , Raian Ali

This study investigates how social factors influence the likelihood of employing direct or indirect communication styles when correcting misinformation on social media in two different cultural contexts, the United Kingdom (UK) and the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. We conducted an online survey, supported by vignettes, that involved 686 participants, 367 from the UK and 319 from the Arab GCC countries. Participants were presented with a misinformation scenario and asked about their likelihood of using direct or indirect communication styles to correct their acquaintances. The survey captured variations in gender similarity (same vs. different gender), social status (lower vs. qual vs. higher), and social distance (close vs. distant) between the participants and the misinformation posters. The results indicated that Arab participants were more likely than their UK counterparts to use the direct correction style. Furthermore, social factors significantly influenced corrective behaviours in both groups. Participants were less inclined to correct someone of a different gender, higher social status, or someone who was socially distant from them. The gender factor played a significant role in the UK context, whereas in the Arab context, it was less influential. These findings provide valuable insights for designing relationship-aware and culturally tailored interventions (e.g., features or prompts on social media platforms) that promote social corrections.

本研究调查了在两种不同的文化背景下，英国（UK）和阿拉伯海湾合作委员会（GCC）国家，社会因素如何影响在纠正社交媒体上错误信息时采用直接或间接沟通方式的可能性。我们进行了一项在线调查，并辅以小插图，共有686名参与者，其中367名来自英国，319名来自阿拉伯海湾合作委员会国家。研究人员向参与者展示了一个错误信息的场景，并询问他们使用直接或间接沟通方式纠正熟人错误的可能性。这项调查捕捉了参与者与错误信息海报之间的性别相似性（同性与异性）、社会地位（低、平等、高）以及社会距离（近、远）的变化。结果表明，阿拉伯参与者比他们的英国同行更有可能使用直接纠正方式。此外，社会因素显著影响两组的矫正行为。参与者不太倾向于纠正与自己性别不同、社会地位较高或社交距离较远的人。性别因素在英国的情况下发挥了重要作用，而在阿拉伯的情况下，它的影响较小。这些发现为设计促进社会纠正的关系意识和文化定制干预措施（例如，社交媒体平台上的功能或提示）提供了有价值的见解。

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Navigating mentoring across cultures – Experiences of mentees from high power-distance backgrounds 跨文化导师制——来自高权力距离背景的学员的经验

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102341

Jennifer Okoliko, Lindsay Hastings

This study explores how mentoring practices are shaped by cultural context, focusing on the experiences of individuals from high Power Distance cultures, specifically Nigeria, as they engage in mentoring relationships across both high and low Power Distance settings. Using a transcendental phenomenological approach, the research draws on the reflections of Mandela Washington Fellows to examine how cultural values influence trust-building, communication, and power dynamics in mentoring. Findings show that trust tends to develop more slowly but is deeply sustained in high Power Distance contexts, whereas it emerges more quickly but may be less enduring in low Power Distance environments. Communication patterns also varied being generally formal and mentee-led in Nigerian mentoring relationships while U.S. relationships emphasized informal, mentor-driven engagement. These differences shaped access to social capital and mentees’ professional development. The study highlights the importance of culturally responsive mentoring and provides practical strategies for navigating cultural diversity within mentoring programs. By illustrating how cultural values shape relational dynamics, this research contributes to the growing field of intercultural mentoring and provides actionable guidance for mentors working across cultural lines.

本研究探讨了文化背景如何塑造指导实践，重点关注来自高权力距离文化（特别是尼日利亚）的个人在高权力距离和低权力距离背景下参与指导关系的经历。使用先验现象学方法，研究借鉴了曼德拉华盛顿研究员的反思，以研究文化价值观如何影响师徒关系中的信任建立、沟通和权力动态。研究结果表明，在高权力距离环境中，信任往往发展得更慢，但却能持久；而在低权力距离环境中，信任发展得更快，但可能不那么持久。沟通模式也各不相同，在尼日利亚的师徒关系中，通常是正式的，师徒主导的，而美国的关系强调非正式的，师徒驱动的参与。这些差异决定了获得社会资本的途径和学员的专业发展。该研究强调了文化响应型指导的重要性，并提供了在指导计划中引导文化多样性的实用策略。通过说明文化价值观如何塑造关系动态，本研究有助于发展跨文化指导领域，并为跨文化指导提供可操作的指导。

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Cultural intelligence of native English-speaking teachers in China 中国英语母语教师的文化智商

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102374

Zhidan Zhou , Mingsheng Li , Georgeta M. Hodis , Stephen M. Croucher

The globalization of education has underscored the critical role of cultural intelligence (CQ) in teaching and learning, especially for native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) in China. This study explores the impact of CQ on the teaching effectiveness of NESTs and the learning outcomes of Chinese university students. Drawing on semi-structured interviews, this research delves into the challenges and opportunities presented in cross-cultural teaching environments. It explores the multifaceted dimensions of CQ and their influence on pedagogical strategies, classroom dynamics, and student engagement. Participants who described CQ-aligned practices reported more adaptive teaching and richer student participation. The study highlights the importance of integrating CQ into teacher preparation programs and suggests practical implications for educators and policymakers aiming to foster intercultural competence in global academic settings.

教育的全球化强调了文化智力（CQ）在教与学中的关键作用，尤其是对中国的英语母语教师（nest）来说。本研究旨在探讨文商对网络英语教学效果和中国大学生学习成果的影响。通过半结构化访谈，本研究深入探讨了跨文化教学环境中的挑战和机遇。它探讨了文化智力的多方面及其对教学策略、课堂动态和学生参与的影响。描述了与cq相一致的实践的参与者报告了更适应性的教学和更丰富的学生参与。该研究强调了将文化智力纳入教师培训计划的重要性，并为旨在培养全球学术环境中跨文化能力的教育者和决策者提供了实际意义。

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Syrian migrants’ experiences of spiritual coping in the forced migration process: A qualitative study 叙利亚移民在被迫迁移过程中的精神应对经验：一项定性研究

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102366

Fatih Kucur

Although there is extensive literature on the psychosocial effects of forced migration, it is noteworthy that research on the role of spirituality in the adaptation process of migrants is limited. This study examines the difficulties faced by Syrian migrants who migrated to Türkiye after 2011 during their forced migration process and the role of spirituality in their process of making sense of these difficulties. The research was designed within the framework of Pargament’s Theory of Religious Coping and conducted using a phenomenological design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 adult Syrian migrants (7 females and 13 males) and analyzed using the MAXQDA 2024. The findings were interpreted around two main themes: “Struggling to Sustain Life and Meaning-Making in the Context of Forced Migration” and “Individual Coping Strategies.” The results show that coping with spirituality exhibits a dual-sided structure that is both empowering and challenging, consistent with Pargament's theory, and reveal the need to develop spirituality-focused holistic intervention approaches in social work, mental health, and spiritual counseling practices.

虽然关于被迫移民的社会心理影响的文献很多，但值得注意的是，关于精神在移民适应过程中的作用的研究有限。本研究考察了2011年之后，叙利亚移民在被迫迁移过程中所面临的困难，以及灵性在他们理解这些困难的过程中所起的作用。本研究在Pargament的宗教应对理论框架内设计，并采用现象学设计进行。数据是通过对20名成年叙利亚移民（7名女性和13名男性）的半结构化访谈收集的，并使用MAXQDA 2024进行分析。研究结果围绕两个主题进行解释：“在被迫迁移的背景下努力维持生命和创造意义”和“个人应对策略”。研究结果表明，应对灵性表现出一种双重结构，即赋权和挑战，这与Pargament的理论相一致，并揭示了在社会工作、心理健康和精神咨询实践中发展以灵性为中心的整体干预方法的必要性。

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Is intercultural integration an ideal outcome for students? Reconsidering the role of motivations and agency in shaping pathways in transnational education 跨文化融合对学生来说是一个理想的结果吗？重新考虑动机和机构在塑造跨国教育路径中的作用

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102362

Yan Wang , Tracy X.P. Zou

With the internationalisation of higher education, transnational programmes, as a key type of transnational education, are increasing in number. These programmes are designed to provide students with valuable opportunities for intercultural integration. While intercultural integration is often regarded as a universal benchmark for success, little attention has been given to how students pursue diverse intercultural integration pathways. Moreover, the current understanding of intercultural integration in transnational education remains limited, largely because of insufficient attention given to the role of student agency. To address this gap, this study adopts the theory of student agency as the primary theoretical framework, supplemented by constructs from the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Drawing on qualitative data from interviews with 16 Chinese students enrolled in a Sino-British programme, we present a multiple-case study that focuses in depth on four students whose experiences exemplify distinct intercultural integration pathways. This study reveals that a high level of intercultural integration may not be the ideal or desired outcome for all students. Instead, students within the same transnational programme may navigate different intercultural integration pathways owing to the interplay of their agency and motivation. The study suggests that programme design should allow students greater flexibility to explore self-directed intercultural integration in transnational education.

随着高等教育的国际化，跨国教育项目作为跨国教育的一种重要形式，越来越多。这些课程旨在为学生提供跨文化融合的宝贵机会。虽然跨文化融合通常被视为成功的普遍基准，但很少有人关注学生如何追求不同的跨文化融合途径。此外，目前对跨国教育中的跨文化融合的理解仍然有限，主要是因为对学生代理的作用重视不够。为了解决这一差距，本研究采用学生代理理论作为主要的理论框架，并辅以计划行为理论（TPB）的结构。根据对16名参加中英项目的中国学生的访谈所得的定性数据，我们提出了一项多案例研究，深入研究了四名学生，他们的经历体现了不同的跨文化融合途径。这项研究表明，高水平的跨文化融合可能不是所有学生的理想或期望的结果。相反，在同一个跨国项目中的学生可能会由于他们的代理和动机的相互作用而导航不同的跨文化融合途径。研究表明，课程设计应允许学生在跨国教育中更大的灵活性来探索自我导向的跨文化融合。

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Predictors and outcomes of interminority friendships in the U.S.: A systematized review 美国少数民族间友谊的预测因素和结果：一个系统化的回顾

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102370

Brenda Shein, Xiang Zhou

In the U.S., cross-race friendships have been linked with several positive outcomes such as higher self-esteem, stronger academic motivation, and improved outgroup attitudes, yet most research has focused on White-minority relationships. Much less is known about minority-minority (interminority) friendships, which remain understudied despite being shaped by distinct structural and historical dynamics. To address this gap, a systematized review was conducted to examine predictors and outcomes of interminority friendships among racial-ethnic minority (REM) youth in the United States. This search spanned four databases (e.g., PsycINFO, ERIC, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and resulted in 16 studies after two stages of article review. Studies were analyzed using thematic analysis and a socio-ecological framework was applied post-hoc to make sense of the data. Four key predictors emerged that encompassed microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level factors. Outcomes included heightened awareness of racialization processes in society, attitude and behavior changes, and improved well-being. Broader implications for research and practice are also discussed.

在美国，跨种族友谊与一些积极的结果有关，比如更高的自尊、更强的学习动机和改善的外群体态度，然而大多数研究都集中在白人和少数族裔的关系上。人们对少数民族（少数民族间）友谊的了解少得多，尽管受到不同的结构和历史动态的影响，但对这种友谊的研究仍然不足。为了解决这一差距，研究人员进行了一项系统的回顾，以检查美国少数种族-少数民族（REM）青年中少数民族间友谊的预测因素和结果。该检索跨越了四个数据库（如PsycINFO、ERIC、Web of Science和b谷歌Scholar），经过两个阶段的文章评审，最终得到16项研究。使用专题分析对研究进行了分析，并在事后应用了社会生态框架来理解数据。出现了四个关键的预测因子，包括微系统、中系统、外系统和宏观系统水平的因素。结果包括提高对社会种族化过程的认识，态度和行为的改变，以及幸福感的改善。对研究和实践的更广泛的影响也进行了讨论。

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Building bridges: Interreligious marriage in fostering social integration in South Wollo, Ethiopia 搭建桥梁：埃塞俄比亚南沃罗的跨宗教婚姻促进社会融合

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102375

Muluneh Animut Tilahun , Mellese Madda Gatisso , Abdu Muhammed Ali

Interreligious marriage has been a significant part of South Wollo communities for centuries, vital in promoting peaceful coexistence and social harmony. Individuals from different religions have intermarried, lived together, and formed strong bonds, cultivating a tradition of tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect. This study examines interreligious marriage practices and their contributions to promoting social integration and peaceful coexistence among the South Wollo communities. In so doing, a qualitative research approach with a phenomenological study design was employed. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, and subsequently analyzed thematically with narrative interpretations. The study revealed that interreligious marriages in South Wollo show the strong influence of cultural traditions and local customs that transcend rigid religious boundaries in the area. Besides, decisions regarding the religious upbringing of children in interfaith families are influenced by various factors, including personal agreements between the couples, economic power dynamics within the household, gender preferences, family and societal pressures, and the level of religious commitment of the parents. The study also highlights the contributions of interreligious marriage to social integration in South Wollo. These include: strengthening family ties across religions, reducing religious conflicts, breaking down stereotypes, enhancing economic collaboration, and inclusive community identity. Hence, the study implies that interreligious marriages foster social integration, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence by transcending rigid religious boundaries and blending diverse cultural traditions. By promoting interfaith dialogue, organizing ongoing cultural exchange and experience-sharing programs, positive outcomes can be achieved in other regions with religious and ethnic diversity.

几个世纪以来，宗教间婚姻一直是南沃罗社区的重要组成部分，对促进和平共处和社会和谐至关重要。来自不同宗教的人通婚，生活在一起，形成了牢固的纽带，培养了宽容、相互理解和尊重的传统。这项研究审查了宗教间的婚姻习俗及其对促进南沃罗社区之间的社会融合与和平共处的贡献。在此过程中，采用了现象学研究设计的定性研究方法。通过深度访谈、焦点小组讨论和观察收集原始数据，随后用叙事解释对主题进行分析。研究表明，南沃罗的跨宗教婚姻表明，文化传统和当地习俗的强大影响超越了该地区严格的宗教界限。此外，在不同信仰家庭中对儿童进行宗教教育的决定受到各种因素的影响，包括夫妻之间的个人协议、家庭内的经济权力动态、性别偏好、家庭和社会压力以及父母的宗教承诺程度。该研究还强调了跨宗教婚姻对南沃罗社会融合的贡献。其中包括：加强跨宗教的家庭关系，减少宗教冲突，打破陈规定型观念，加强经济合作，以及包容的社区认同。因此，该研究表明，跨宗教婚姻超越了严格的宗教界限，融合了不同的文化传统，促进了社会融合、相互尊重和和平共处。通过促进不同信仰间对话，持续组织文化交流和经验分享项目，可以在其他宗教和民族多样性地区取得积极成果。

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Alliances for social change: Linking majority-group cultural adoption to collective action intentions 社会变革联盟：将多数群体的文化采纳与集体行动意图联系起来

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2026.102367

Erika Vázquez-Flores , Lucía López-Rodríguez , Marisol Navas , Marco Brambilla

Social inequalities persist in multicultural societies and addressing them requires the active engagement of advantaged group members as allies. Here, we investigated how the Spaniards’ perceptions of Moroccans’ morality and intergroup contact relate to their willingness to engage in collective action to support Moroccans’ rights, examining in a novel way the role of majority-group cultural adoption. Spanish participants (n = 643) reported perceived morality, contact quantity and quality, willingness to adopt Moroccan cultural patterns, and intention to engage in collective action. Results showed that perceiving Moroccans as moral was linked to greater cultural adoption, more so than contact. In turn, cultural adoption was positively associated with collective action, revealing an indirect relation of perceived morality with collective action intentions via cultural adoption. These findings highlight the importance of perceived morality in the process of majority-group cultural adoption and the promotion of allyship for social change.

社会不平等在多元文化社会中持续存在，解决这一问题需要优势群体成员作为盟友积极参与。在这里，我们调查了西班牙人对摩洛哥人的道德观念和群体间接触与他们参与集体行动以支持摩洛哥人权利的意愿之间的关系，以一种新颖的方式审视了多数群体文化接受的作用。西班牙参与者（ = 643）报告了他们的道德观念、接触的数量和质量、接受摩洛哥文化模式的意愿以及参与集体行动的意愿。结果显示，认为摩洛哥人有道德的人更多地接受文化，而不是接触文化。反过来，文化采纳与集体行动正相关，揭示了通过文化采纳感知道德与集体行动意图的间接关系。这些发现强调了感知道德在接受多数群体文化和促进社会变革的盟友关系过程中的重要性。

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Embracing ethnic diversity benefits everyone: How most pluralist, some color-blind, but no assimilationist practices relate to higher belonging and achievement in primary school students 拥抱种族多样性对每个人都有好处：大多数多元主义、一些色盲、但没有同化主义的做法如何与小学生更高的归属感和成就有关

IF 2.8 2区社会学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102357

Roy Konings , Jozefien De Leersnyder , Orhan Agirdag

In attempts to explain ethnic opportunity gaps in education, research has increasingly turned to School Diversity Models (SDMs)—the different ways schools deal with diversity. These can take the form of pluralism, which emphasizes valuing differences; color-blindness, which downplays differences; or assimilationism, which encourages students to adapt to majority norms. Such approaches can be implemented across domains including language, religion, curriculum, and identity. This study investigated how students’ perceptions of these practices were associated with math achievement (aim 1) and school belonging (aim 2), whether school belonging mediated associations with achievement (aim 3), and which practices relate to smaller or stronger ethnic gaps in belonging and achievement (aim 4). We conducted cross-sectional multilevel SEM-analyses on data from 3073 10–12 year olds (64 % ethnically minoritized pupils) in 59 Belgian primary schools across three diverse cities. We found that, for both majority and minoritized pupils, most pluralist practices were positively associated with outcomes, while most assimilationist practices were negatively associated with outcomes, especially school belonging. The associations of colorblind practices varied depending on the specific diversity domain. Supporting our hypotheses, school belonging accounted for many of the associations between diversity practices and math achievement, and perceptions of SDMs partially explained ethnic achievement and belonging gaps. Taken together, this research highlights how pluralist practices that value diversity across school domains are generally best positioned to support belonging and achievement of both majority and minoritized pupils.

为了解释教育中的种族机会差距，研究越来越多地转向学校多样性模型（SDMs）——学校处理多样性的不同方式。这些可以采取多元主义的形式，强调重视差异；色盲，淡化差异；或者是同化主义，鼓励学生适应主流规范。这些方法可以跨领域实现，包括语言、宗教、课程和身份。本研究调查了学生对这些做法的看法如何与数学成绩（目标1）和学校归属感（目标2）相关联，学校归属感是否介导了与成绩的关联（目标3），以及哪些做法与归属感和成绩的种族差距更小或更大（目标4）有关。我们对来自三个不同城市的59所比利时小学的3073名10-12岁学生（64% 为少数民族学生）的数据进行了横断面多层次扫描电镜分析。我们发现，对于多数学生和少数学生来说，大多数多元主义实践与结果呈正相关，而大多数同化主义实践与结果负相关，尤其是学校归属感。色盲实践的关联因具体的多样性领域而异。支持我们的假设，学校归属感解释了多样性实践和数学成绩之间的许多联系，对sdm的看法部分解释了种族成就和归属感差距。综上所述，这项研究强调了重视跨学校领域多样性的多元化实践通常最有利于支持多数学生和少数学生的归属感和成就。

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