Exploring How Cultural Identity and Sense of Belonging Influence the Psychological Adjustment of International Students | ||
| Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. C, Physiology and Molecular Biology | ||
| Volume 15, Issue 1, June 2023, Pages 251-257 PDF (399.53 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/eajbsc.2023.290566 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Majid Khalaf Alshammari1; Mohamad Hashim Othman1; Yasmin Othman Mydin1; Badiea Abdulkarem Mohammed2 | ||
| 1School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia. | ||
| 2College of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Ha’il, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Due to a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, international students are at a heightened risk for developing mental health issues or experiencing poor mental and psychological well-being (Yan & Pei 2018). Compared to other types of tourists, international students are here for educational reasons; as a result, they face unique challenges in adjusting to life in a new country, culture, and language. For college students, leaving home to live on campus is a watershed moment. Nonetheless, it can be difficult for students, especially those studying abroad, to make the change from home to campus life. Academic, cultural, social, and psychological adaptations of overseas students are examined in this article. Mental anguish from things like homesickness, melancholy, and worry all fall under the umbrella of adjustment problems. The purpose of this essay is to help the reader have a better appreciation for the challenges that overseas students encounter as they acclimatize to life at international educational institutes. In particular, the essay delves into the many phases of cultural adjustment and the elements that contribute to them. The solutions to the challenges faced by foreign students may be found in this article, which may be useful to students, educational institutions, and policymakers. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Culture; psychology; international students; social; Academic | ||
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