Abstract:

This article describes methods and results of study of personal features and research potential (RP) of Chinese students. We revealed differences in these characteristics in 176 Chinese first year students studying at home (96) and in the universities of Saint-Petersburg (80). We defined and described those personal features which contribute to the actualization of the research potential of Chinese students studying in Russian and Chinese universities. We empirically determined the predictors of the actualization of the research potential of Chinese first-year students studying at home (adaptability, intellect and courage) and in the universities of Saint-Petersburg (adaptability and emotional stability). We also revealed a different composition of personal characteristics among Chinese students studying in Russian and Chinese universities, which affect the motivation to the manifestation of intellectual abilities in educational situations and the choice of behavior strategies. The results will be useful for the differentiation of the training of Chinese first year students at the Russian university, the pedagogical and psychological support for their education and the organization of scientific work.

Keywords:

Chinese first year students, research potential (RP) of the student, personal features, adaptability.