ERIC Number: EJ1253913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2162-3104
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The Predicting Effects of Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem and Prior Travel Experience on Sociocultural Adaptation among International Students
Gebregergis, Werede Tareke; Mehari, Desbele Tekie; Gebretinsae, Dawit Yikealo; Tesfamariam, Aster Habte
Journal of International Students, v10 n2 p339-357 2020
Personal and situational factors contribute to international students' sociocultural adjustment in a host society. Thus this study attempts to determine the roles of self-efficacy, self-esteem, and previous travel experience on sociocultural adjustment. The sample for this study constituted 328 undergraduate and postgraduate international students, studying in three Chinese universities. Participants completed a set of tests measuring their sociocultural adjustment, self-efficacy and self-esteem, as well as answered demographic questions. Hierarchical multiple regression and a PROCESS macro were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that prior travel experience, self-efficacy, and self-esteem significantly predicted sociocultural adaptation. In particular, self-esteem partially mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and sociocultural adaptation. Limitations and future study directions and implications for the findings are discussed.
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Self Efficacy, Self Esteem, Prior Learning, Travel, Acculturation, Foreign Students, College Students, Foreign Countries, Student Adjustment, Self Concept Measures
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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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Identifiers - Location: China
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Self Efficacy Scale; Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale
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