Research Status about Influence Factors of International Students’ Cross-Cultural Adaptation with Different Models

Abstract

With the advancement of global economic integration, the internationalization of higher education is constantly increasing, along with flourishing studies about cross-cultural adaptation of international students. Cross-cultural adaptation of international students was studied by researchers from different perspectives such as cross-cultural psychology, cross-cultural communication, and social psychology. To provide theoretical basis for the management of international students, this paper summarizes several predictors of cross-cultural adaptation with different models observed amongst international students.

Social adjustment of online learners in a multicultural environment (Ajuste social de los estudiantes de un programa en línea en un entorno multicultural)

“…Cao and Meng (2019) concluded, on the basis of the results of their experiential research, that English language proficiency will have both direct and indirect effects on students’ psychological and social adjustment (Bethel et al, 2020). This is also consistent with the results presented by Luo and Zhang (2021). Researchers found that students’ English language proficiency positively correlated with their intercultural psychological, sociocultural and academic adjustment in a multicultural environment.…”

“…A recent study of 263 international students at a South African university found that motivation, cultural intelligence and sociocultural adjustment were predictive factors of academic performance (Mokhothu & Callaghan, 2018). Lack of acculturation can not only lead to academic failure (Credé & Niehorster, 2012) but can also cause serious physical and psychological illnesses (Luo & Zhang, 2021; Smith & Khawaja, 2011; Yu et al, 2014).…”

“…Sociocultural adjustment is primarily assessed on the basis of adjustment to the living environment, interpersonal adjustment and adjustment of perceived values. Relevant aspects include awareness of cultural values, coping ability, and establishing and maintaining relationships with the society (B. H. Yu & Wright, 2016; Kiryakova et al, 2017; Luo & Zhang, 2021; Xiong & Zhou, 2018).…”

“…Instructors’ lack of knowledge about multicultural education (Luo & Zhang, 2021), concerns about safe interactive spaces and the publication of cross-sectional papers (Mahmood & Burke, 2018; Shafaei & Razak, 2016) have prompted additional research on students’ social adjustment factors.…”

Comparison of How Arabic and English Foreign Language Learners Compliment and Respond to Praises

“…The diversity of the world's languages, cultures, religions, beliefs and traditions manifests the most in the languages. Cross-cultural communication is a currently thriving field as globalisation, instant communication and easy travel access make people from different parts of the world more connected than they have ever been in the past centuries (Bakhov et al, 2021;Luo & Zhang, 2021;Shadiev et al, 2021). Alongside the significant, positive interest people generally have when it comes to learning and interacting with people from different cultures, this diversity is also a causal factor in cross-cultural misunderstandings when communicating (Herdi & Handayani, 2020;Sahadevan & Sumangala, 2021).…”