Student Networking Behavior, Culture, and Grade Performance: An Empirical Study and Pedagogical Recommendations
研究文化如何影响学生的两种社交行为（与教授和同学），并发现这些行为对成绩有正面作用，数据来自三个国家。
We examine how culture influences student networking behaviors and these behaviors--one consequent impact on grade performance. We tested research hypotheses integrated through a path model with data from three countries, two in the Far East and one in the West. Regardless of country origin, individualistic rather than collectivistic orientation predicted two forms of networking behaviors--one targeting professors (vertical networking behavior) and another targeting fellow students (horizontal networking behavior). Both networking behaviors had a positive impact on grade performance. In addition, mean differences in vertical and horizontal networking were detected among the three countries. Pedagogical implications are discussed in light of the results.