Determination of the Factors Affecting The Social And Academic Adjustment of International Students Studying At a Public University

Kartal, Yasemin Aydın; Işik, Cansu; Yazıcı, Saadet

doi:10.16948/zktipb.331345

Cited by 7 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 4 publications

(3 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Preliminary results suggest that international exhibit a substantial propensity for adaptation. Some studies, including those by Arslan and Polat (2023), Aydın-Kartal et al (2018), Karakuş and Akay (2020), Karakuş and Karakuş (2022), have reported results consistent with this study. The results also indicate that international students generally do not encounter significant issues with university rules and guidelines.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

“…The results of the present investigation indicate that international students pursuing higher education in Turkey demonstrate comparatively elevated levels of academic adjustment and that these levels are not significantly affected by diverse study variables. This aligns with prior research exploring international students' academic adaptation in different contexts (e.g., Aydın, 2020;Aydın-Kartal et al, 2018;Dziwornu et al, 2016;Ercan, 2019;Karakuş & Akay, 2020;Reis & Gulsecen, 2014;Tekin & Orhan, 2023). However, it is worth noting that some challenges in academic experiences were identified, indicating exceptions to the overall positive trend.…”

Section: Recommendationssupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Concurrently, research on the academic adaptation of international students in Turkey aligns with current trends and developments. There is a burgeoning interest among researchers in studies related to the academic adaptation of international students in Turkey (e.g., Aydın-Kartal et al, 2018;Çelik, 2019;Cura, 2015;Karako se, 2019;Karakuş & Akay, 2020;Karakuş, 2023). However, it is noteworthy that our understanding of the academic adaptation of international students in Turkey is predominantly derived from single-method research, such as phenomenological or qualitative studies, which may not fully capture the complexity and dynamics of students' adaptation processes.…”

Section: Academic Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Understanding International Students’ Academic Adaptation and Motivation to Pursue Higher Education in Turkey

Alnajjar,

Alacapınar

2024

EUROPEAN J PSYCHOL E

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

<p style="text-align:justify">The current study investigates the academic adaptation levels of international students and their motivations for pursuing higher education in Turkey. The study also aimed to compare the adaptation of international students in higher education in terms of various variables such as gender, age, duration in Turkey, education level, and university. A mixed-methods design was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The study involved 222 international students from four universities in Konya who completed an online questionnaire. Data collection used the "international students’ adaptation to higher education" scale. The quantitative data in this study were subjected to statistical analyses, using non-parametric tests such as the Mann– Whitney U test and the Kruskal– Wallis H test, while the qualitative data were analyzed using the content analysis technique. Because of the analysis, it was noted that international students demonstrated heightened levels of adaptation in the realms of academic processes, academic principles, and socio-cultural dimensions of university life. However, a moderate level of adaptation was identified in the domain of academic experiences, shedding light on some challenges encountered by students in this aspect. Additionally, the results showed no significant differences in academic adaptation levels among international students based on study variables. Concerning the motivations of international students to pursue higher education in Turkey, prominent factors encompass the quality and diversity of higher education opportunities, historical and cultural heritage, ease of living, affordability, and religious and ethnic ties. This underscores the importance of universities and policymakers in Turkey to recognize challenges and promote the strengths of the country as an international study destination.</p>

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Section: Recommendationssupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Academic Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Understanding International Students’ Academic Adaptation and Motivation to Pursue Higher Education in Turkey

Alnajjar,

Alacapınar

2024

EUROPEAN J PSYCHOL E

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The high level of social adaptation of the participants may be an indication that the foreign students get efficiency from the orientation trainings or guidance and counselling services provided in the university. Because universities play a key role in facilitating the adaptation of foreign students to the new social environment they are in (Aydın-Kartal et al, 2018). Foreign students who participated in the study of Kıroğlu et al (2010) stated that they preferred to make friends with people from their own countries more, then they made friends with Turkish students, that they did not feel excluded, that the Turkish people did not act prejudiced against them, and that they did not experience adaptation problems due to their similarity of the traditions and customs in Turkey and their own culture.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Uluslararası öğrencilerin üniversiteye uyum süreçleri bağlamında okulu bırakma eğilimlerinin incelenmesi

Kısa

Gün

Turabik³

et al. 2023

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Internationalization in higher education has gained importance across the world because it provides opportunities for interaction and development in many fields. While universities endeavor to be preferred by international students, the adaptation processes of students have become a current issue. The problems experienced by international students in the process of adapting is an issue that should be emphasized because it can play a role in school dropout. In this study, adaptation processes of international students in the education faculty of a public university in Turkey and the relationship between adaptation and the tendency of students to dropout were examined. Eight international students participated to this qualitative research, which was carried out with a phenomenological design. Participants were from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Uganda. The data were collected with a semi-structured interview form developed by researchers and analyzed with descriptive analysis. In the study, the reasons for studying abroad and the adaptation processes of the participants in seven themes, and their opinions on dropping out of university education were examined. According to the results of research, most of the participants of this study stated that they have thought dropping out the university. When the reasons that make them think dropping out are evaluated, academic adaptation and cultural harmony was the most important dimensions. Based on this, it can be said that it is necessary to give importance to the academic and cultural adaptation of international students in order to prevent their school dropout in higher education.

show abstract

A multidimensional analysis of homesickness based on the perceptions of international students in Turkey: A mixed method study

Sezer

Karabacak

Narseyitov

2021

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Determination of the Factors Affecting The Social And Academic Adjustment of International Students Studying At a Public University

Abstract: Bu çalışma bir kamu üniversitesinde öğrenim gören yabancı uyruklu öğrencilerin sosyal ve akademik uyumları ve etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütüldü.

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Understanding International Students’ Academic Adaptation and Motivation to Pursue Higher Education in Turkey

Understanding International Students’ Academic Adaptation and Motivation to Pursue Higher Education in Turkey

Uluslararası öğrencilerin üniversiteye uyum süreçleri bağlamında okulu bırakma eğilimlerinin incelenmesi

A multidimensional analysis of homesickness based on the perceptions of international students in Turkey: A mixed method study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About