Eleven Types of Adjustment Problems and Psychological Well-being among International Students

Can, Ahmet Vecdi; Poyrazlı, Şenel; Pillay, Yegan

doi:10.14689/ejer.2021.91.1

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“…The subjects of cross-cultural adaptation are various, as well: international students (Banjong, 2015;Can et al, 2021;Choi & Chung, 2014;Maruyama, 1998), Hispanic youth (McKay-Semmler & Kim, 2014Perez, 2011), expatriates, international students, and migrants (Bierwiaczonek & Waldzus, 2016), Chinese students (Ding, 2016;Yan & Berliner, 2011), Sri Lankan students (Zhang et al, 2017), American and Korean workers (Kim & Kim, 2007), African students (Akhtar et al, 2015).…”

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How to Smooth International University Students’ Adaptation in Ukraine

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Соловей

Solovei

2022

RREM

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The article is devoted to an important problem of international students’ adaptation in host countries. They face a lot of cross-cultural adaptation problems, especially in their first year of study. The problem concerns Ukraine, as well, for an increasing number of international students come to get higher education. Hence, the purpose of the research is to reveal major difficulties of international students in Ukraine and to design a programme of activities aimed at assisting them in their cross-cultural adaptation in this country. The research procedure involved 5 stages. In the first stage theoretical background for the research was prepared: international and national scientific literature review on the problem. The second stage included the identification of target groups, pedagogical observation and working out a self-designed questionnaire. The respondent group consisted of 60 international students of the first year of study in Ukraine, namely on the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from 3 Kyiv universities. Next, after receiving the students’ consent to participate in the research, they were handed the designed questionnaire. The fourth stage was aimed at collecting the quantitative data and their analyzing. It resulted in identification of challenges, problems and difficulties of the international students’ cross-cultural adaptation in Ukraine. In the final stage a special programme of activities was worked out to make cross-cultural adaptation of international university students in Ukraine smoother and less stressful. This methodology allowed to identify, evaluate and systemize the most typical challenges, problems and difficulties. Thanks to the analysis, 3 categories of them were distinguished: linguistic, academic and socio-cultural. On their basis a special cross-cultural programme of activities and recommendations in different environments (linguistic, academic, socio-cultural) which correlate with the identified problems was designed for university staff (teachers and administration), campus staff, students’ councils and host country students. It is planned to introduce the research results and the designed programme in the educational process of the universities. Their implementation is believed to facilitate cross-cultural adaptation process of international students and to make it less painful.

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“…Geographical frameworks are also diverse: Malaysia (Abdullah et al, 2015;Najeemdeen, 2018), Japan (Maruyama, 1998), the USA (Can et al, 2021;Kim & Kim, 2007;Yan & Berliner, 2011), China (Akhtar et al, 2015;Zhang et al, 2017), Australia (Nuraryo, 2016), South Korea (Choi & Chung, 2014), New Zealand (Ding, 2016), to name a few.…”

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How to Smooth International University Students’ Adaptation in Ukraine

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Соловей

Solovei

2022

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“…Collaboration among students can help them study more effectively (A. Can, Poyrazl, & Pillay, 2021;F. Can, 2020).…”

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Investigating Positive Perceptions of High School Students' Distance Learning Experiences During a Pandemic

Putikadyanto¹,

Zamahsari

Violando

2021

Abjada

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COVID-19 has driven pedagogical transformation in the most unexpected and sudden way in education history. Students must switch from face-to-face to distance learning. Trough quantitative research model, this study aims to describe high school students' perceptions of distance learning. Samples were collected from school which might prepare their students for distance learning. Using a questionnaire data collection technique, a sample of 70 high school students received 40 questions derived from three perceptual indicators, namely absorption, understanding, and assessment. The results of this study's absorption, understanding, and assessment indicator scores which were higher than the median indicated that students' perceptions of distance learning were typically positive. This occurs as a result of collaboration between students, teachers, and school staff to accomplish effective distance learning.

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“…Research conducted by Bi on Chinese freshmen studying in America said that International freshman student who had just entered college was more prone to depression and anxiety [3]. One of the things that trigger this is the language problem [4] which will affect the way of communication and interaction between students and lecturers [5]. International freshmen students will find some difficulties, especially in the learning process during the Pandemic COVID-19.…”

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The Effect of Online Learning on International Freshmen's Academic Exposure: A Case Study

Budury

Azizah

Afridah

2022

KSS

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all aspects of our lives including educational practices. The social distancing and restrictive movement policies have forced institutions across the globe to shift from conventional to online learning methods. This makes the learning process more difficult, not just for regular students but also for international freshmen. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of online learning on international freshmen’s academic exposure. Qualitative research was done using a single case study of an international freshman at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Indonesia who due to the pandemic had to begin the session with online classes. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using Zoom meetings and documentation. The interview was focused to find out students’ approach toward online learning and academic exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic while the documentation was done to know the results of academic exposure. It was found that the students had a cultural shock in terms of language and network connection. Therefore, the authors recommend the universities to provide a supportive environment to freshmen and the students to work on their adaptive capability for such situations. Keywords: academic, freshman, online learning, student, case study

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Eleven Types of Adjustment Problems and Psychological Well-being among International Students

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How to Smooth International University Students’ Adaptation in Ukraine

How to Smooth International University Students’ Adaptation in Ukraine

Investigating Positive Perceptions of High School Students' Distance Learning Experiences During a Pandemic

The Effect of Online Learning on International Freshmen's Academic Exposure: A Case Study

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