Factors that Contribute to the Adjustment of International Students

The theory of planned behavior

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Stress, appraisal, and coping

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“Stress: appraisal and coping,”

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The Theory of Planned Behavior

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Coping: Pitfalls and promise

Folkman, S., & Moskowitz, J. T. (2004) · Annual Review of Psychology · doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.55.090902.141456 · Cited by 3,485 · see citing works

Resilience and development: Contributions from the study of children who overcome adversity

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Pygmalion in the Classroom: Teacher Expectation and Pupils' Intellectual Development

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A review of the acculturation experiences of international students

Smith, R. A., & Khawaja, N. G. (2011) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.08.004 · Cited by 1,130 · see citing works

Sojourner adjustment.

Church, A. T. (1982) · Psychological Bulletin · doi:10.1037/0033-2909.91.3.540 · Cited by 801 · see citing works

Predictors of international students’ psychosocial adjustment to life in the United States: A systematic review

Zhang, J., & Goodson, P. (2010) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2010.11.011 · Cited by 576 · see citing works

Understanding academic performance of international students: the role of ethnicity, academic and social integration

Rienties, B., Beausaert, S. A. J., Grohnert, T., Niemantsverdriet, S., & Kommers, P. (2011) · Higher Education · doi:10.1007/s10734-011-9468-1 · Cited by 528 · see citing works

Acculturative stress, perfectionism, years in the United States, and depression among Chinese international students.

Wei, M., Heppner, P. P., Mallen, M. J., Ku, T., Liao, K. Y., & Wu, T.-F. (2007) · Journal of Counseling Psychology · doi:10.1037/0022-0167.54.4.385 · Cited by 380 · see citing works

Barriers to Adjustment: Needs of International Students within a Semi-Urban Campus Community.

Poyrazlı, Ş., & Grahame, K. M. (2007) · Journal of instructional psychology · Cited by 370 · see citing works

Report of a Mental Health Survey Among Chinese International Students at Yale University

Han, X., Han, X., Luo, Q., Jacobs, S., & Jean-Baptiste, M. (2012) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2012.738267 · Cited by 211 · see citing works

Effects of a Peer Program on International Student Adjustment.

Abe, J., Talbot, D. M., & Geelhoed, R. J. (1998) · Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB) · Cited by 208 · see citing works

Profiles of acculturative adjustment patterns among Chinese international students.

Wang, K. T., Heppner, P. P., Fu, C.-C., Zhao, R., Li, F., & Chuang, C.-C. (2012) · Journal of Counseling Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0028532 · Cited by 182 · see citing works

Social networking and adjustments among international students

Lin, J. T., Peng, W., Kim, M., Kim, S. Y., & LaRose, R. (2011) · New Media & Society · doi:10.1177/1461444811418627 · Cited by 164 · see citing works

Language Challenges Faced by International Graduate Students in the United States

Kuo, Y.-H. (2011) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v1i2.551 · Cited by 154 · see citing works

Self-Efficacy, Perceived Social Support, and Psychological Adjustment in International Undergraduate Students in a Public Higher Education Institution in Malaysia

Yusliza, M. Y. (2011) · Journal of Studies in International Education · doi:10.1177/1028315311408914 · Cited by 146 · see citing works

International Students' Personal and Multicultural Strengths: Reducing Acculturative Stress and Promoting Adjustment

Yakunina, E. S., Weigold, I. K., Weigold, A., Hercegovac, S., & Elsayed, N. (2013) · Journal of Counseling & Development · doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00088.x · Cited by 136 · see citing works

International Students’ Adjustment Problems and Behaviors

Gebhard, J. G. (2012) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v2i2.529 · Cited by 132 · see citing works

Utilization Rate and Presenting Concerns of International Students at a University Counseling Center

Nilsson, J. E., Berkel, L. A., Flores, L. Y., & Lucas, M. S. (2004) · Journal of College Student Psychotherapy · doi:10.1300/j035v19n02_05 · Cited by 127 · see citing works

Self-Critical Perfectionism, Acculturative Stress, and Depression Among International Students

Rice, K. G., Choi, C.-C., Zhang, Y., Morero, Y. I., & Anderson, D. (2012) · The Counseling Psychologist · doi:10.1177/0011000011427061 · Cited by 110 · see citing works

East Asian International Students and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Review

Li, J., Wang, Y., & Xiao, F. (2014) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v4i4.450 · Cited by 110 · see citing works

Perceived discrimination, social connectedness, and other predictors of adjustment difficulties among Turkish international students

Duru, E., & Poyrazlı, Ş. (2011) · International Journal of Psychology · doi:10.1080/00207594.2011.585158 · Cited by 109 · see citing works

Formation of cross‐cultural relationships of Taiwanese international students in the United States

Ying, Y. (2001) · Journal of Community Psychology · doi:10.1002/jcop.1049 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

International Students’ Confidence and Academic Success

Telbis, N. M., Helgeson, L. J., & Kingsbury, C. D. (2014) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v4i4.452 · Cited by 93 · see citing works

Home Away Home: Better Understanding of the Role of Social Support in Predicting Cross-cultural Adjustment Among International Students

Baba, Y., & Hosoda, M. (2014) · College student journal · Cited by 92 · see citing works

Stress and quality of life in international and domestic university students: cultural differences in the use of religious coping

Chai, P. P. M., Krägeloh, C. U., Shepherd, D., & Billington, R. (2011) · Mental Health Religion & Culture · doi:10.1080/13674676.2011.571665 · Cited by 88 · see citing works

Effects of assertiveness training and expressive writing on acculturative stress in international students: A randomized trial.

Tavakoli, S., Lumley, M. A., Hijazi, A. M., Slavin‐Spenny, O. M., & Parris, G. P. (2009) · Journal of Counseling Psychology · doi:10.1037/a0016634 · Cited by 86 · see citing works

International Student Adjustment to College: Social Networks, Acculturation, and Leisure

Gómez, E., Urzúa, A., & Glass, C. R. (2014) · Journal of Park and Recreation Administration · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Perceived Social Support among International Students at a U.S. University

Chavajay, P. (2013) · Psychological Reports · doi:10.2466/17.21.pr0.112.2.667-677 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

Seeking Help in a Foreign Land: International Students' Use Patterns for a U.S. University Counseling Center

Yakushko, O. F., Davidson, M. M., & Sanford‐Martens, T. C. (2008) · Journal of College Counseling · doi:10.1002/j.2161-1882.2008.tb00020.x · Cited by 76 · see citing works

International Students' Utilization of Counseling Services.

Hwang, B. J., Bennett, R. J., & Beauchemin, J. D. (2014) · College student journal · Cited by 71 · see citing works

Mental Health Help-Seeking Intentions Among International and African American College Students: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Mesidor, J. K., & Sly, K. F. (2014) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v4i2.474 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

The Impact of Academic Self-Efficacy, Acculturation Difficulties, and Language Abilities on Procrastination Behavior in Chinese International Students.

Lowinger, R. J., He, Z., Lin, M., & Chang, M. (2014) · College student journal · Cited by 54 · see citing works

The Impact of Cultural Intelligence and Psychological Hardiness on Homesickness among Study Abroad Students

Harrison, J. K., & Brower, H. H. (2011) · Frontiers The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad · doi:10.36366/frontiers.v21i1.303 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

A group psychological intervention to enhance the coping and acculturation of international students

Smith, R. A., & Khawaja, N. G. (2014) · Advances in Mental Health · doi:10.1080/18374905.2014.11081889 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

Internet for the Internationals: Effects of Internet Use Motivations on International Students' College Adjustment

Lee, E., Lee, L., & Jang, J.-W. (2010) · Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking · doi:10.1089/cyber.2010.0406 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

Acculturative Stress among Asian International Students in Singapore

Nasirudeen, A. M. A., Koh, J. W. N., Lau, A. L. C., Seng, L. L., & Ling, H. A. (2014) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v4i4.455 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Past Experience, Cultural Intelligence, and Satisfaction With International Business Studies

Morrell, D. L., Ravlin, E. C., Ramsey, J. R., & Ward, A. K. (2013) · Journal of Teaching in International Business · doi:10.1080/08975930.2013.810064 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Preparedness of Chinese Students for American Culture and Communicating in English

Rawlings, M., & Sue, E. (2013) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v3i1.516 · Cited by 33 · see citing works

Cigarette Smoking Among Korean International College Students in the United States

Sa, J., Seo, D., Nelson, T. F., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2013) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2013.832253 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Gender Differences in International Students' Adjustment.

Lee, S. A., Park, H. S., & Kim, S. W. (2009) · College student journal · Cited by 27 · see citing works

"Past experience, cultural intelligence, and satisfaction with international business studies"

Morrell, D. L., Ravlin, E. C., Ramsey, J. R., & Ward, A. K. (2013) · Academy of Management Proceedings · doi:10.5465/ambpp.2013.16585abstract · Cited by 21 · see citing works

International Students’ Likelihood to Seek Counseling while Studying Abroad

Onabule, A. I., & Boes, S. R. (2013) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v3i1.518 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Culture Learning/Culture Teaching.

Trifonovitch, G. J. (1977) · Educational perspectives · Cited by 19 · see citing works

First Time International College Students’ Level of Anxiety in Relationship to Awareness of Their Learning-Style Preferences

Young, A. S. (2011) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v1i2.552 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Why International Students are at Greater Risk of Failure: An Inconvenient Truth

Paton, M. J. (2007) · The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations Communities and Nations Annual Review · doi:10.18848/1447-9532/cgp/v06i06/39297 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

International Student Sociocultural Adaptation: Gossip and Place Attachment Contributions

Lee, J., & Pistole, M. C. (2014) · Journal of Mental Health Counseling · doi:10.17744/mehc.36.4.0402867150372t21 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Factors Caribbean Overseas Students Perceive Influence their Academic Self-Efficacy

Edwards-Joseph, A., & Baker, S. B. (2014) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v4i1.496 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

International Students:

(2018) · 1517 Media eBooks · doi:10.2307/j.ctt1w6tc2q.10 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

My Journey as an International Doctoral Student in the United States

Chan, H. Y. (2012) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v2i2.525 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Multi-Cultural Expedition into Mindfulness among High School Students

Owen, J., & Kalavala, P. (2012) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v2i1.536 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Predictors of undergraduate international student psychosocial adjustment to US universities: A systematic review from 2009-2018

Brunsting, N. C., Zachry, C. E., & Takeuchi, R. (2018) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2018.06.002 · Cited by 179 · see citing works

Review of the Literature on Stress and Wellbeing of International Students in English-Speaking Countries

Alharbi, E. S., & Smith, A. P. (2018) · International Education Studies · doi:10.5539/ies.v11n6p22 · Cited by 175 · see citing works

Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Optimism, Psychological Well-Being, and Resilience Among Iranian Students

Sabouripour, F., Roslan, S. B., Ghiami, Z., & Memon, M. A. (2021) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.675645 · Cited by 122 · see citing works

Emotion regulation and psychological and physical health during a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.

Low, R. S. T., Overall, N. C., Chang, V. T., Henderson, A. M. E., & Sibley, C. G. (2021) · Emotion · doi:10.1037/emo0001046 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

International medical students’ perspectives on factors affecting their academic success in China: a qualitative study

Jiang, Q., Horta, H., & Yuen, M. (2022) · BMC Medical Education · doi:10.1186/s12909-022-03597-z · Cited by 73 · see citing works

International Students’ Perceived Language Competence, Domestic Student Support, and Psychological Well-Being at a U.S. University

Luo, Z., Wu, S., Fang, X., & Brunsting, N. C. (2019) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v0i0.605 · Cited by 71 · see citing works

Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction of International Students in Mainland China

Jiang, Q., Yuen, M., & Horta, H. (2020) · International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling · doi:10.1007/s10447-020-09409-7 · Cited by 70 · see citing works

Homesickness and Socio-Cultural Adaptation towards Perceived Stress among International Students of a Public University in Sabah: An Exploration Study for Social Sustainability

Rathakrishnan, B., Singh, S. S. B., Kamaluddin, M. R., Ghazali, M. F., Yahaya, A., Mohamed, N. H., & Krishnan, A. R. (2021) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su13094924 · Cited by 66 · see citing works

The impact of mental health literacy training programs on the mental health literacy of university students: a systematic review

Reis, A. C., Saheb, R., Moyo, T., Smith, C., & Sperandei, S. (2022) · Prevention Science · doi:10.1007/s11121-021-01283-y · Cited by 60 · see citing works

Cross-cultural Adaptation of International College Students in the United States

Wang, Y., Li, T., Noltemeyer, A. L., Wang, A., & Shaw, K. (2018) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v8i2.116 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

International students’ self-determined motivation, beliefs about classroom assessment, learning strategies, and academic adjustment in higher education

Cho, H. J., Levesque‐Bristol, C., & Yough, M. S. (2020) · Higher Education · doi:10.1007/s10734-020-00608-0 · Cited by 66 · see citing works

Mental health, well-being, and psychological flexibility in the stressful times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Wąsowicz, G., Mizak, S., Krawiec, J., & Białaszek, W. (2021) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.647975 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

Factors Associated with Acculturative Stress among International Medical Students

Iorga, M., Soponaru, C., Muraru, I.-D., Socolov, S., & Petrariu, F. D. (2020) · BioMed Research International · doi:10.1155/2020/2564725 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Efficacy of Interventional Programs in Reducing Acculturative Stress and Enhancing Adjustment of International Students to the New Host Educational Environment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Aljaberi, M. A. A., Alsalahi, A., Juni, M. H., Noman, S., Al‐Tammemi, A. B., & Hamat, R. A. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18157765 · Cited by 44 · see citing works

PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences

Guntsadze, M. (2020) · PEOPLE International Journal of Social Sciences · doi:10.20319/pijss.2019.53.814821 · Cited by 43 · see citing works

International Muslim Students

Bateer, C., Tabassum, H., & Saeed, M. A. (2019) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v9i3.753 · Cited by 40 · see citing works

Cultural intelligence, Age and Prior Travel Experience as Predictors of Acculturative Stress and Depression among International Students Studying in China

Gebregergis, W. T., Huang, F., & Hong, J. (2019) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v9i2.964 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ)

Liu, Y., Siegert, R. J., & Wrapson, W. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89738-3_72-1 · Cited by 36 · see citing works

Mental Health Status and Help-Seeking Strategies of Canadian International Students

de Moissac, D., Graham, J. M., Prada, K., Gueye, N. R., & Rocque, R. (2020) · Canadian Journal of Higher Education · doi:10.47678/cjhe.vi0.188815 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

The push-pull factor model and its implications for the retention of international students in the host country

Nikou, S., & Luukkonen, M. (2023) · Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning · doi:10.1108/heswbl-04-2023-0084 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

The Predicting Effects of Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem and Prior Travel Experience on Sociocultural Adaptation Among International Students

Gebregergis, W. T., Mehari, D. T., Gebretinsae, D. Y., & Habte, A. (2020) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v10i2.616 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

International students’ academic satisfaction and turnover intentions

Gopalan, N., Beutell, N. J., & Middlemiss, W. (2019) · Quality Assurance in Education · doi:10.1108/qae-01-2019-0001 · Cited by 33 · see citing works

Intercultural Learning in Transnational Articulation Programs

Dai, K., & Garcia, J. A. (2019) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v9i2.677 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Predicting adjustment of international students: The role of cultural intelligence and perceived cultural distance

Malay, E. D., Otten, S., & Coelen, R. J. (2023) · Research in Comparative and International Education · doi:10.1177/17454999231159469 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Examining South Korean University Students’ Interactions with International Students

Lee, A. R., & Bailey, D. (2020) · Asian Journal of University Education · doi:10.24191/ajue.v16i3.8622 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Making the grade: a pilot investigation of an e-intervention to increase mental health literacy and help-seeking intentions among international university students

Clough, B. A., Nazareth, S. M., & Casey, L. M. (2020) · British Journal of Guidance & Counselling · doi:10.1080/03069885.2019.1673312 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Academic stress, mindfulness-related skills and mental health in international university students.

Koppenborg, K. A., Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., & Ly, V. (2024) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2022.2057193 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Association between psychological distress and mental help-seeking intentions in international students of national university of Singapore: a mediation analysis of mental health literacy

Zeng, F., John, W. C. M., Qiao, D., & Sun, X. (2023) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-023-17346-4 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

The differential impact of learning experiences on international student satisfaction and institutional recommendation

Ammigan, R., Dennis, J. L., & Jones, E. (2020) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v11i2.2038 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Mental health, coping strategies, and social support among international students at a Canadian university

Baghoori, D., Roberts, M. R., & Chen, S. (2022) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2022.2114803 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Adaptation of Turkish international students in Hungary and the United States: A comparative case study

Ertürk, S., & Luu, L. A. N. (2021) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.10.006 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

How Do Chinese International Students View Seeking Mental Health Services?

Chen, H., Akpanudo, U., & Hasler, E. (2020) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v10i2.765 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Healthcare services utilization among international students in Ankara, Turkey: a cross-sectional study

Masai, A. N., Güçiz-Doğan, B., Ouma, P. N., Nyadera, İ. N., & Ruto, V. K. (2021) · BMC Health Services Research · doi:10.1186/s12913-021-06301-x · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Understanding international student connectedness

Hasnain, A., & Hajek, J. (2021) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.10.008 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Student well-being: the impact of belonging, COVID-19 pandemic related student stress, loneliness, and academic anxiety

Dost, G. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1481328 · Cited by 39 · see citing works

Cultural Distance, Acculturative Stress, Functional Social Support, and Psychological Adaptation of International Students

Ladum, A., & Burkholder, G. J. (2019) · Higher Learning Research Communications · doi:10.18870/hlrc.v9i1.436 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese international students: Effects of distant and close support-seeking

Zheng, S., & Ishii, K. (2023) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133487 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Shaping “The Belt and Road Initiative” International Higher Education: A qualitative study of international students from South-Asian countries in Chinese universities

Jian, L. (2021) · Beijing international review of education · doi:10.1163/25902539-03010002 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Loneliness among African international students in Portugal

Neto, F. F. M. (2021) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v11i2.1379 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Parenting, loneliness, and stress in Chinese international students: do parents still matter from thousands of miles away?

Su, S., Lin, X. Y., & McElwain, A. D. (2021) · Journal of Family Studies · doi:10.1080/13229400.2021.1910540 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on International Students in a Public University in the United States: Academic and Non-academic Challenges

Martirosyan, N. M., Walker, D. V. D., & Saxon, D. P. (2022) · Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education · doi:10.32674/jcihe.v14i4.4429 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Pursuing higher education: adaptation challenges and coping strategies of rural students at urban universities in Bangladesh

Ali, S., Sarker, M. F. H., Islam, M. S., Islam, M. K., & Mahmud, R. A. (2021) · Tertiary Education and Management · doi:10.1007/s11233-021-09067-3 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

The benefits of career adaptability on African international students’ perception of social support and quality of life in China during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wang, H., Kodzo, L. D., Wang, Y., Zhao, J., Yang, X., & Wang, Y. (2022) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2022.07.004 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

The road to an international career: The “Erasmus effect” on resilience, intercultural interactions and cultural intelligence

Dolce, V., Davoine, E. F. G., Wodociag, S., & Ghislieri, C. (2022) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2022.101741 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

A Qualitative Study On Mental Distress Of Vietnamese Students In The U.S.A. In The Covid-19 Era

Pham, N. C., & Shi, J. (2020) · Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management · doi:10.24083/apjhm.v15i3.459 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

How I cope at university: Self‐directed stress management strategies of Australian students

Reis, A. C., Saheb, R., Parish, P., Earl, A., Klupp, N. L., & Sperandei, S. (2021) · Stress and Health · doi:10.1002/smi.3058 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Language Proficiency, Second Language Educational Experience, and Psychological Well-being Among International Students at U.S. Universities

Yu, Q., Brunsting, N. C., Smart, J., & Bingham, W. P. (2024) · Research in Higher Education · doi:10.1007/s11162-024-09821-7 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Sociocultural Adaptation Challenges of International Students at a Higher Learning Institution in Malaysia

GulRaihan, M., & Sandaran, S. C. (2018) · LSP International Journal · doi:10.11113/lspi.v4n2.58 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

The dynamics in the relationship between perceived cultural distance, cultural intelligence and adjustment of international students

Malay, E. D., Coelen, R. J., & Otten, S. (2024) · International Journal of Intercultural Relations · doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2024.102016 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

A Developmental Sequence Model to University Adjustment of International Undergraduate Students

Chavoshi, S., Wintre, M. G., Dentakos, S., & Wright, L. L. (2018) · Journal of International Students · doi:10.32674/jis.v7i3.295 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Depression in Belgian first‐year university students: A longitudinal study of self‐definition, interpersonal relatedness, mentalizing, and integration

Coninck, D. D., Matthijs, K., & Luyten, P. (2021) · Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1002/jclp.23149 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Adjustment in third culture kids: A systematic review of literature

Jones, E., Reed, M. O., Gaab, J., & Ooi, Y. P. (2022) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.939044 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Intercultural sensitivity as a mediator in the relationship between implicit intercultural identification and emotional disturbance—An exploratory study of international high school students

He, J., Song, X., Wang, C., & Zhang, R. (2023) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1098671 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention in Reducing New International Postgraduates’ Acculturative Stress in Malaysian Public Universities: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

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International Students' Views on Local Culture: Turkish Experience

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