Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore.
The research study examines how the Internet is used by migrants in the construction of their cultural identities, particularly ethnic and national identities. It investigates the development and activities of online communities formed by migrants from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who are cu...
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| author | Chan, Brenda. |
| author2 | Kuo, Eddie Chen-Yu |
| author_facet | Kuo, Eddie Chen-Yu Chan, Brenda. |
| author_sort | Chan, Brenda. |
| collection | NTU |
| description | The research study examines how the Internet is used by migrants in the construction of their cultural identities, particularly ethnic and national identities. It investigates the development and activities of online communities formed by migrants from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who are currently studying and working in Singapore. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, based on the textual analysis of postings on Internet forums, participant observation, as well as in- depth interviews with PRC migrants. Two virtual communities are selected for case study - Springdale and AutumnLeaves. Both websites are set up by PRC students in Singapore, and interaction usually takes place around online forums. |
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| institution | Nanyang Technological University |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/16242019-12-10T13:46:28Z Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. Chan, Brenda. Kuo, Eddie Chen-Yu Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Culture::Chinese The research study examines how the Internet is used by migrants in the construction of their cultural identities, particularly ethnic and national identities. It investigates the development and activities of online communities formed by migrants from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who are currently studying and working in Singapore. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, based on the textual analysis of postings on Internet forums, participant observation, as well as in- depth interviews with PRC migrants. Two virtual communities are selected for case study - Springdale and AutumnLeaves. Both websites are set up by PRC students in Singapore, and interaction usually takes place around online forums. Doctor of Philosophy (SCI) 2008-09-10T08:34:49Z 2008-09-10T08:34:49Z 2005 2005 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/1624 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Culture::Chinese Chan, Brenda. Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title | Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title_full | Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title_fullStr | Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title_short | Internet and the construction of Chinese cultural identity: a case study of new Chinese migrants in Singapore. |
| title_sort | internet and the construction of chinese cultural identity a case study of new chinese migrants in singapore |
| topic | DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Culture::Chinese |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/1624 |
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