Humanities

How do they become globally high achieving? Trajectories, struggles, and achievements of ethnic Chinese humanities and social sciences scholars

L. Yang

This fascinating study by Lili Yang delves into the lives of ten high-achieving ethnic Chinese scholars, revealing their challenges, triumphs, and unique pathways to success. Discover how their resilience and connection to traditional cultures shaped their academic journeys and led them to a profound sense of authenticity.

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Abstract

This study investigates the trajectories, struggles, and achievements of globally high-achieving ethnic Chinese humanities and social sciences (HSS) scholars. Using a narrative research design, it explores the life and academic trajectories of ten such scholars, revealing reasons associated with their achievements. The study highlights the scholars' strong resilience, engagement with Chinese traditional cultures and knowledges, development of multiple lenses, and realization of the state of 'zide (自得)', meaning staying true to oneself. It contributes to the literature on scholars' academic development and provides recommendations for scholarly training in higher education.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 20, 2024

Authors

Lili Yang

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