Resumen de Cross-cultural Communication competence of Chinese immigration Children and Adolescent in Basque Country
Chinese immigration to the Basque Country began in the 1950s, with rapid growth since the 1980s. Due to the region’s unique Basque culture and language, Chinese families face challenges adapting to Chinese, Spanish, and Basque (Euskera) cultures, offering a new perspective for cross-cultural studies.
This study examines 1.5- and second-generation Chinese immigrant children, as well as some adopted children, analyzing their cross-cultural competence through surveys and interviews. Results show that these children are most proficient in Spanish, followed by Chinese, and least in Euskera. Influences on cross-cultural competence include length of residence, family dynamics, school resources, and social engagement. Additionally, adopted children tend to "seek" identity through reconnecting with their past, while immigrant children "choose" between cultural identities.
The study recommends collaborative support from families, schools, and Chinese communities to help immigrant children integrate into local society.
