| 中文摘要 | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| Chapter1 Introduction | 第11-14页 |
| 1.1 Background | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Purpose of the Study | 第12页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Study | 第12-13页 |
| 1.4 Organization of the Study | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter2 Literature Review | 第14-22页 |
| 2.1 Basic Concept of Intercultural Adaptation | 第14-17页 |
| 2.1.1 Concept of Culture and Culture Shock | 第14-15页 |
| 2.1.2 Cultural Adaptation and Intercultural Adaptation | 第15页 |
| 2.1.3 Intercultural Adaptation Model and Strategy | 第15-17页 |
| 2.1.4 Intercultural Interpersonal Communication | 第17页 |
| 2.2 Intercultural Adaptation Studies | 第17-22页 |
| 2.2.1 International Studies | 第17-18页 |
| 2.2.2 Domestic Studies | 第18-20页 |
| 2.2.3 Studies on Thai Students Intercultural Adaptation | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.4 Summary | 第21-22页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第22-30页 |
| 3.1 Reasons for Using Qualitative Research Method | 第22-23页 |
| 3.1.1 Dynamic Feature of Qualitative Research Method and Research Content | 第22-23页 |
| 3.1.2 Situational Characteristics of Qualitative Research Method | 第23页 |
| 3.2 Sampling Method | 第23-24页 |
| 3.3 Participants | 第24-25页 |
| 3.4 Research Procedures | 第25-26页 |
| 3.5 Data Collection | 第26-28页 |
| 3.5.1 Semi-structured In-depth Interview | 第26-27页 |
| 3.5.2 Participatory Observation and Informal Conversation | 第27-28页 |
| 3.6 Data Analysis | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter 4 Thai International Students Intercultural Adaptation and InterpersonalRelationship | 第30-58页 |
| 4.1 Intercultural Communication Values and Concepts | 第30-35页 |
| 4.1.1 Thai Students' Definitions of Friends | 第30-32页 |
| 4.1.2 Essential Elements of Best Friends | 第32-33页 |
| 4.1.3 Aims of Friends-making | 第33-35页 |
| 4.2 Thai Students' Intercultural Interpersonal Relationship Formation in China | 第35-43页 |
| 4.2.1 Roommates Relationship | 第35-38页 |
| 4.2.2 Student-Teacher Relationship | 第38-40页 |
| 4.2.3 Co-national Relationship | 第40-43页 |
| 4.3 Characteristics of Thai students' Friends-making in China | 第43-47页 |
| 4.3.1 Fictive Kinship | 第43-44页 |
| 4.3.2 Forbearance | 第44-47页 |
| 4.4 Thai students' Intercultural Communication Adaptation Process | 第47-53页 |
| 4.4.1 Newly Arrived:the Ambivalence of Excitement and Fear | 第47-48页 |
| 4.4.2 Initiative Strive:Friends-making in Progress | 第48-50页 |
| 4.4.3 Learn to Make Friends:Become Sensible | 第50-52页 |
| 4.4.4 Enjoy Success:Proud and Pride | 第52-53页 |
| 4.5 Reasons of Thai Students' Interpersonal Communication Difficulties in China | 第53-58页 |
| 4.5.1 Chinese Proficiency | 第53-55页 |
| 4.5.2 Different Communication Software | 第55-56页 |
| 4.5.3 Different Daily Routine and Communication Rules | 第56页 |
| 4.5.4 More Campuses, Few Communication | 第56-57页 |
| 4.5.5 Separate Accommodation from the Chinese Students | 第57-58页 |
| Chapter 5 Interpersonal Relationship Adaptation Assistance Mechanism | 第58-64页 |
| 5.1 Suggestions for International Students' School | 第58-59页 |
| 5.1.1 Sharing Activities Information | 第58页 |
| 5.1.2 Building Convergent Management System | 第58-59页 |
| 5.2 Suggestions for International Students' Department | 第59-62页 |
| 5.2.1 Building Counseling and Tutoring Mechanism | 第59-61页 |
| 5.2.2 Building Buddy System | 第61页 |
| 5.2.3 Improving the Instructor's Intercultural Awareness | 第61-62页 |
| 5.3 Suggestions for International Students | 第62-64页 |
| 5.3.1 Overcoming Psychological Barrier | 第62页 |
| 5.3.2 Using Chinese Communication Software | 第62页 |
| 5.3.3 Making Use of Resources | 第62-64页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusions | 第64-67页 |
| 6.1 Research Findings | 第64-65页 |
| 6.2 Limitations of the Study | 第65页 |
| 6.3 Suggestions for Future Studies | 第65-67页 |
| Bibliography | 第67-72页 |
| Appendices | 第72-79页 |
| Appendix A CONTACT LETTER | 第72-74页 |
| Appendix B The Outline of the First Formal Interview | 第74-76页 |
| Appendix C The Guidance of Party Observation | 第76-77页 |
| Appendix D The Guidance of Class Observation | 第77-78页 |
| Appendix E Information of Participants | 第78-79页 |
| Publications During the Postgraduate Program | 第79-80页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第80-81页 |
