Maladaptive Perfectionism, Acculturative Stress and Depression in Asian International University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun L. Huang ◽  
Alexander J. Mussap
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Local Community ◽  
International Study ◽  
Community Studies ◽  
Asian International Students ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
Related Stress

Despite the advantages of international study — to the student, the university, and the local community — studies have reported an increased risk of stress-related psychological problems in international students. We surveyed 384 Asian international students (189 female, 193 male, 2 undeclared; aged 17 to 47 years) attending Australian universities in order to examine whether depressive symptoms in these students are related to their trait maladaptive perfectionism and the extent to which they have experienced acculturative stress while in Australia. Path analyses suggest that maladaptive perfectionism influences depression indirectly by increasing acculturative stress (mediation model) and to a lesser extent by interacting positively with acculturative stress (moderation model). The results reveal ways in which maladaptive perfectionism can affect the wellbeing of Asian international students experiencing adjustment-related stress.

scholarly journals Maladaptive Perfectionism in Asian International Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainab Nazir
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Asian International Students ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
American Society ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Because of the increased pressure on Asian international students to fit into American society while still maintaining ties to their country of origin, maladaptive perfectionism is very prominent in these students. This study’s purpose was to investigate the impact of diversity on acculturation in addition to acculturation and parental influence on maladaptive perfectionism in Asian international students. A survey consisting of the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students and The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale was sent out to all willing Asian international students. A preliminary analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of diversity on acculturative stress, and a multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of parental influence and acculturation on maladaptive perfectionism. These analyses revealed that diversity has a positive effect on acculturative stress and when comparing parental influence and acculturation, parental influence has a greater impact on maladaptive perfectionism. Based on the current gap in research, these findings provide vital evidence regarding the positive impact of diversity in the process of acculturation.

scholarly journals An Examination of Ethnic Identity, Self-Compassion, and Acculturative Stress in Asian International Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 635-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Tian ◽  
Shannon McClain ◽  
Marisa M Moore ◽  
Howard Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
International Students ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Asian International Students ◽  
Group Orientation ◽  
Self Compassion

There is a dearth of research examining psychosocial factors that contribute to Asian international students’ acculturative stress. This study examines: (a) whether ethnic identity associates with acculturative stress, (b) whether other-group orientation mediates the relation between ethnic identity and acculturative stress, and (c) whether self-compassion moderates the relation between ethnic identity and acculturative stress. Results indicated that a stronger ethnic identity was associated with heightened acculturative stress. Self-compassion was significantly negatively associated with acculturative stress. Asian international students who strongly affiliated with their own ethnic group reported an increased openness to other ethnic groups and, in turn, reported reduced acculturative stress. Additional studies should examine other mediators that may explain the positive correlation between ethnic identity and acculturative stress.

scholarly journals Maladaptive Perfectionism and College Adjustment of International Students in Korea: A Moderated Mediation Model of Social Support

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4729
Author(s):  
Gina Lee ◽  
Tae In Park ◽  
Hyojin Cho
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Education ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
College Adjustment ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Causal Pathway ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism

Due to the increasing demand for international education, the number of international students in Korea has been rapidly increasing. Accordingly, well adjusting to college has been a main interest for both academic institutions and international students as it is key to their success. Previous studies have revealed that maladaptive perfectionism (MP) hampers the college adjustment (CA) of international students, yet little is known about its underlying mechanism. To fill in this gap, this study examined the mediating effect of acculturative stress (AS) in between maladaptive perfectionism and college adjustment; the moderating effect of social support (SS) in the relation between acculturative stress and college adjustment; and the moderated mediating effect of social support in the causal pathway from maladaptive perfectionism to acculturative stress to college adjustment. Results showed a partial mediating effect of acculturative stress, a moderating effect, and a moderated mediating effect of social support. This implies that social support is an essential factor that helps international students better adjust to the new collegiate environment by alleviating their stress caused by maladaptive perfectionism and acculturative stress.

scholarly journals Acculturative Stress among Asian International Students in Singapore

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-373
Author(s):  
A.M.A. Nasirudeen ◽  
Josephine Wat Neo Koh ◽  
Adeline Lee Chin Lau ◽  
Lim Lay Seng ◽  
How Ai Ling
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Asian International Students ◽  
Financial Issues

This study aims to identify the level of acculturative stress and to examine the correlations between acculturative stress or its subcategories and variables such as English language proficiency. The results show that international students were challenged by social interactions, lack of English language proficiency and financial issues. The results of this study and their possible implications for educational institutions in Singapore and Asia are considered.

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