scholarly journals Leisure and health benefits associated with acculturation among Western international students living in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1945725
Author(s):  
Junhyoung Kim ◽  
Se-Hyuk Park ◽  
May Kim ◽  
Hsueh-Wen Chow ◽  
Sua Han
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Health Benefits

scholarly journals Regular Taekwondo Training Affects Mood State and Sociality but Not Cognitive Function among International Students in South Korea

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 820
Author(s):  
Ju-Yong Bae ◽  
Hee-Tae Roh
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peer Relationship ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

We aimed to investigate the effect of Taekwondo training on physical fitness, mood, sociality, and cognitive function among international students in South Korea. We randomly assigned 24 international students to a control group (CG, n = 12) and experimental group (EG, n = 12). The EG performed Taekwondo training for 16 weeks, while the CG did not train. Each participant underwent a physical fitness test and sociability questionnaire before and after the intervention. We also examined changes in mood state and cognitive function, using the Korean version of the Profile of Mood State-Brief (K-POMS-B), and the Stroop Color and Word test, respectively. Regarding the physical fitness variables, sit-and-reach records in the EG significantly increased after intervention (p < 0.05). In the sub-variable of K-POMS-B, Vigor-Activity scores significantly increased (p < 0.05) after intervention, while the Fatigue-Inertia scores significantly decreased in the EG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, in the EG, peer relationship scores, a sub-variable of sociability, significantly decreased after intervention (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that Taekwondo training can not only improve flexibility among physical fitness factors, but can also be effective in improving the mood state and sociality of international students.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Mental Health among International Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11381
Author(s):  
Hae Ran Kim ◽  
Eun Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Web Based ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study was to investigate mental health problems among international students in South Korean universities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to identify the factors that affect their mental health. A total of 488 international students living in South Korea participated in a web-based survey. The questionnaire was created using the Google Forms platform, and a link to the questionnaire was shared through social media. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the data. The prevalence rates of sleep problems, anxiety, and depression among international students were 47.1%, 39.6%, and 49%, respectively. The prevalence of mental health problems was higher among participants who were male, living with someone, residents of a rural area, and earning a higher income. The following variables were found to contribute to the prevalence of mental health problems: undergraduate student status, good understanding of the Korean language, longer hours of media usage, and experiences related to COVID-19 infection. A collaborative effort between the government and universities to manage the mental health of international students could promote the mental health of these students.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Status of Forest Healing Program in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10368
Author(s):  
Sujin Park ◽  
Soojin Kim ◽  
Geonwoo Kim ◽  
Yeji Choi ◽  
Eunsoo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Certification System ◽  
The Status

Various effects of forest healing on health have been reported, but a certification system to assess the effectiveness of forest healing programs does not exist. In this study, a systematic review (SR) on the “health benefits of forests” and “meta-analysis of forest therapy” was conducted after analyzing the status and level of evidence of 75 forest healing programs that were conducted post-certification in South Korea. The SR for “health benefits of forests” distinguished between activities and time, resulting in 90.9% of walking activities for more than an hour under psychological health, and 100.0% of exercise activities for less than an hour under physiological health. However, the effect of indirect activities performed for more than an hour was unknown. Thus, we confirmed that many indoor activities in the field had low effect size or no established basis regarding the feasibility of its operation. The SR on “meta-analysis of forest therapy” to check whether the program was effective. The highest number of healing effects were obtained for blood pressure (32), followed by psychological depression (24). The findings of this can serve as baseline data to facilitate future development and dissemination of evidence-based forest healing programs.

scholarly journals Neo-Nationalism: Challenges for International Students

2016 ◽  
pp. 23-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny J Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
National Identity ◽  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Global Competition

With increasing internationalization, national identity is being reintroduced and reconceptualized as forms of global competition. Neo-nationalism has the potential to negatively impact an international student’s experience, particularly in studying in one’s region.  This article highlights some challenges for regional students in South Korea and South Africa based on neo-nationalism.

scholarly journals Study Abroad and Student Exchange Experiences of International Students: The Sociocultural and Psychological Racism Perspective

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Luis M. Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Popular Education ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Malaysian Students

Malaysian students like to study abroad and experience the international exchanging programmes during their university voyage. Due to the technology and entertainment developments, South Korea is one of the popular education destinations for many international students, particularly Malaysian students. Based on the Sociocultural and Psychological-Racism perspective, this study's purpose focused on describing their challenges, academic experiences, and living experiences in South Korea. The results indicated that Chinese-Malaysian students experienced significant negative experiences, including discrimination based on their place of origin, cultural characteristics and social behaviours, and special background and status as non-traditional students. Although Malaysia and South Korea share similar East Asian practice, all participants regretted their study abroad experiences in South Korea. The findings of this study will contribute to the knowledge about the study abroad experiences of Malaysian students, overseas learning experiences, managerial developments of international students’ services, and the governmental policies for global views for the South Korean communities.   Received: 6 August 2021 / Accepted: 7 October 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

Product Awareness of International Muslim Students in South Korea about the Importance of Halal Food

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Narariya Handani
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Field Study ◽  
International Student ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Muslim Students ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Halal Food

The objective of this study was to obtain the views of muslim international student about importance of halal food. This study was conducted in South Korean cities having muslim international students. The research design used was qualitative conducted with interview and field study with participant sample of international students in South Korea. The results showed the key themes explanation of halal food, importance of halal food, halal food price. More specifically, the results presented that among all students answer that they must eat halal food. They have to eat halal food as in rules in their religious tenet. Besides that, this was is considered not just because of the rule, but also purposing their healthy, where they highly perceive that halal food also mean hygienic food. From the discussion, it can be concluded that even the halal price is expensive, and it is not a big deal for muslim. They will buy it even it’s expensive. The results practically useful for local and international marketers to assess their marketing to muslim consumer in non-muslim countries as it will be good opportunity for marketers to gain some profit by sell halal food and increasing the product price.

scholarly journals Challenges of Student Mobility in Southeast Asia

2016 ◽  
pp. 24-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thu T Do ◽  
Duy N. Pham
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Southeast Asian Students

Southeast Asia has experienced a remarkable development of student mobility: A significantly increasing number of Southeast Asian students study abroad in western developed countries, and a gradually increasing number of international students from Southeast Asia, South Korea, China, India, and some western countries study in Southeast Asia. However, these countries also encounter several challenges to advancing these programs.

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