ERIC Number: EJ1083271
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Perceived Support as a Predictor of Acculturative Stress among International Students in the United States
Bai, Jieru
Journal of International Students, v6 n1 p93-106 2016
A quantitative study was conducted to measure the acculturative stress of international students and investigate the predictors of acculturative stress. A total of 186 students participated in the survey. Results showed that 22.4% of the students in this study exceeded the normal stress level and might need counseling or psychological intervention. International students from the Middle East had a significantly higher level of acculturative stress than students from other areas. Perceived support from the university was identified as a significant negative predictor of acculturative stress. The results have important implications for educators and helping professions in higher education settings that serve international students.
Descriptors: Acculturation, Foreign Students, Stress Variables, College Students, Intervention, Higher Education, Statistical Analysis, Predictor Variables, Counseling Services, Student Adjustment, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Difficulty Level, Academic Achievement, Barriers, Help Seeking, Social Support Groups, Online Surveys, Language Tests, Measures (Individuals), Likert Scales, Correlation, Language Proficiency
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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