親愛的同學:
我們是一組就讀於澳門的大學生,正在進行一項關於大學生語言選擇與身分認同的研究。問卷約需 5–8 分鐘完成。所有回答僅作學術研究用途,並以匿名方式處理;你可以隨時停止填寫或跳過任何題目。感謝你的參與!
Dear Student,
We are a group of university students studying in Macao, currently conducting a research project on language choice and identity among university students. This questionnaire takes approximately 5–8 minutes to complete. All responses are strictly confidential, anonymous, and used solely for academic research purposes. You may skip any questions or withdraw at any time. Thank you for your participation!
Part II: Language Proficiency
Please rate your language proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing based on your actual situation.
Scale: 1 = Not at all; 2 = Beginner; 3 = Intermediate; 4 = Fluent; 5 = Highly proficient.
Part III: Everyday Language Use
Please select the language you most frequently use in the following scenarios. If you often mix languages, you may choose "Cantonese-Mandarin mix" or "Cantonese-English mix".
Chatting with local Macao friends
Talking with classmates from Guangdong
Talking with classmates from non-Cantonese
regions
Group project discussions
Answering questions in class
Communicating with professors or staff
Using social media (e.g., WeChat , Instagram)
Watching videos, music, or entertainment
Part-time job, internship, or volunteer work
Government, medical, or banking services
In the past month, have you changed the language you were speaking because of the language used by the other person?
Please provide a recent example where you switched languages and briefly explain why. (Optional)
Part IV: Language Attitudes
Please rate your level of agreement: 1 = Strongly disagree; 2 = Disagree; 3 = Neutral;
4 = Agree; 5 = Strongly agree.
Cantonese makes me feel warm and relaxed.
Cantonese represents my local culture or background.
Cantonese is an important cultural asset of Macao and should be preserved.
I can express emotions and humor more naturally in Cantonese.
Mandarin helps me communicate with mainland classmates, teachers, and future employers.
Mandarin is important for my academic studies and future career development.
English is an essential tool for international communication, education, and employment.
English helps me access more academic resources and international information.
Portuguese helps me understand Macao's history, law, and local culture.
I naturally switch among Cantonese, Mandarin, or English depending on the situation.
Being multilingual is a strong advantage in Macao.
I am concerned that the use of Cantonese among the younger generation will decline.
Part V: Identity
Please rate how well each statement applies to you: 1 = Strongly disagree; 2 = Disagree; 3 = Neutral; 4 = Agree; 5 = Strongly agree.
Speaking Cantonese makes me feel a stronger sense of belonging to Macao or Guangdong.
Speaking Mandarin allows me to better integrate into national communication.
Speaking English makes me feel more globally minded.
I believe that mastering Mandarin and English does not mean giving up Cantonese.
Among the following identities, which three do you consider the most important to you? Please rank them in order of importance (1 = Most important).
Which language do you think is most important for your future development, and why? (Optional)
How do you think universities can help students improve Mandarin and English while preserving Cantonese? (Optional)
Do you have any additional thoughts regarding language use or identity?(Optional)
Thank you again for your participation! Your insights will greatly contribute to our understanding of the multilingual lives of university students in Macao.