scholarly journals Do Chinese International Students’ Personalities Change During Cross-National Transitions?

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-245
Author(s):  
Kenneth T. Wang ◽  
Lu Tian ◽  
Mayo Fujiki ◽  
Jennifer J. Bordon
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Home Country ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Personality Construct ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Cross National

Perfectionism is a multidimensional personality construct salient for international students; they are known to be likely high achievers in their home country and face several acculturative challenges after crossing national borders. This study examined whether perfectionist types changed during cross-national transitions in a sample of 227 Chinese international students studying in the U.S. Individuals were classified into different types of perfectionists—adaptive, maladaptive, and non- perfectionists. Results indicated that 40% of the participants’ perfectionist types changed during their cross-national transition. After studying in the United States, more non-perfectionists became perfectionists than perfectionists that turned into non-perfectionist. Acculturative stress predicted the direction of shift; nonperfectionists who perceived higher levels of acculturative stress were more likely to change into maladaptive perfectionists than adaptive perfectionists.

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

2007 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meifen Wei ◽  
P. Paul Heppner ◽  
Michael J. Mallen ◽  
Tsun-Yao Ku ◽  
Kelly Yu-Hsin Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chinese International Students

scholarly journals Chinese International Students in the United States: The Interplay of Students’ Acculturative Stress, Academic Standing, and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaohui Su ◽  
Dean McDonnell ◽  
Feng Shi ◽  
Bin Liang ◽  
Xiaoshan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Academic Standing ◽  
Significant Difference

BackgroundAcculturation could cause grave health consequences in international students. However, there is a shortage of research into how acculturative stress might affect international students’ quality of life in light of their academic standing and experience. The lack of research is particularly pronounced among Chinese international students, representing the largest body of international students studying in the United States (U.S.). Thus, to bridge the research gap, this study aims to examine the interplay between international students’ acculturative stress, academic standing, and quality of life among a nationally representative sample of Chinese international students studying in the United States.MethodsAn online survey that gauges Chinese international students’ levels of acculturative stress, academic standing, and quality of life was developed. Over 350 higher education institutions across the United States were approached, including public universities, private universities, and community colleges, among which approximately 220 institutions responded positively and supported survey distribution. A total of 751 students completed the survey. Multiple regression analyses were carried out to examine the associations between students’ acculturative stress, academic standing, and quality of life.ResultsFindings reveal that acculturative stress negatively affects all four domains of Chinese international students’ quality of life, irrespective of their academic standing. Data analyses also show that compared to master’s and doctoral students, undergraduates experience the highest levels of acculturative stress. Furthermore, a significant difference emerged among undergraduate and doctoral international students’ acculturative stress levels, but not among undergraduate and master’s students, or master’s and doctoral students.ConclusionOur study found that, compared to master’s and doctoral students, undergraduates had more significant acculturative stress associated with lower levels of quality of life. This finding highlights the potentially positive role of academic experience – while acculturative stress deteriorates international students’ quality of life, students’ academic standing and experience could be the protective factor in the equation. Future research could further examine how universities and colleges can capitalize on their academic apparatuses and resources to improve international students’ academic performance and students’ acculturation experience and quality of life.

scholarly journals Acculturative stress and native and U.S. culture immersion of international students at a community college

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardaye R. Hansen ◽  
Yuliya Shneyderman ◽  
Gloria S. McNamara ◽  
Lisa Grace
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
International Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
First Language ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Native Culture ◽  
International College ◽  
The U.S

Research shows that international college students experience high levels of acculturative stress, which can adversely impact their health and college success. The levels of immersion in one’s native culture and the culture of the U.S. may impact levels of acculturative stress in international students. This cross-sectional study examined community college international students (n = 243). Immersion in a student’s native culture was positively associated with acculturative stress, while immersion in the U.S. culture was negatively associated with acculturative stress. Students who spoke English as their first language and whose families moved to the United States experienced lower levels of acculturative stress. The results of the study imply that some international students may require more support in order to succeed in their college environment.

Cognitive Flexibility, Relativistic Appreciation, and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Chinese International Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuyi Liu ◽  
Meifen Wei
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
Cognitive Flexibility ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Ethnocultural Empathy ◽  
New Perspective

Based on Berry’s (1997) framework, we investigated the mediating effect of cognitive flexibility and the moderating effect of relativistic appreciation on the association between acculturative stress and ethnocultural empathy. A total of 199 Chinese international students from two Midwestern universities in the United States participated. Results indicated support for both hypotheses. First, cognitive flexibility significantly mediated the association between acculturative stress and ethnocultural empathy. Second, relativistic appreciation significantly moderated the effects of acculturative stress on ethnocultural empathy. Specifically, the effect of acculturative stress on ethnocultural empathy was significantly negative for those with relativistic appreciation levels below the 26th percentile. Conversely, this effect was not significant for those with relativistic appreciation levels above the 26th percentile. Our results offer a new perspective on acculturative stress, provides tools for clinicians working with Chinese international students who are coping with acculturative stress, and advocates for culturally appropriate coping strategies.

Mitigating Transitional Challenges of Chinese Students in U.S. Higher Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongfang Liu ◽  
Linda R Vogel ◽  
Jason MacLeod
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chinese International Students ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
The Past ◽  
Transitional Challenges ◽  
Response To Environmental Change ◽  
The U.S

<p>The number of Chinese international students enrolled in U.S. higher education has significantly grown over the past two decades. In 2015, Chinese international students accounted for the largest group of international students from any one single country. Previous research acknowledges Chinese students encountering significant difficulties in U.S. education institutions. However, research specifically targeting the Chinese demographic within U.S. higher education institutions has not been extensively explored toward mitigation. This study tracks Chinese international students’ transition to the United States, while primarily focusing on student-perspective of their preparation in China, acclimation experience in the U.S., and response to environmental change.</p>

scholarly journals “He’s an idiot!” Experiences of International Students in the United States

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
Jongyeon Ee
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Doctoral Student ◽  
The United States ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Debit Card ◽  
The U.S

Kim, a doctoral student from South Korea, went to a grocery store after being in the U.S. for only one week. When he got to a counter to pay for the items that he picked up, a clerk asked if Kim wanted cash back when he paid with his debit card. Since there was no cash back system in grocery markets in his home country, Kim did not understand right away what the clerk meant. Kim seemed to be puzzled and responded, “Yes, I want cash [back]” but changed his answer in a few seconds, “No, no, no. [I] don’t need [it].” On hearing him, the clerk whispered to another clerk:, “He’s an idiot.”

scholarly journals Cost effectiveness analysis of implementing tuberculosis screening among applicants for non-immigrant U.S. work visas

Pneumonia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bisma Ali Sayed ◽  
Drew L. Posey ◽  
Brian Maskery ◽  
La’Marcus T. Wingate ◽  
Martin S. Cetron
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
The United States ◽  
Active Tuberculosis ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Tuberculosis Screening ◽  
Hospitalization Costs ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background While persons who receive immigrant and refugee visas are screened for active tuberculosis before admission into the United States, nonimmigrant visa applicants (NIVs) are not routinely screened and may enter the United States with infectious tuberculosis. Objectives We evaluated the costs and benefits of expanding pre-departure tuberculosis screening requirements to a subset of NIVs who arrive from a moderate (Mexico) or high (India) incidence tuberculosis country with temporary work visas. Methods We developed a decision tree model to evaluate the program costs and estimate the numbers of active tuberculosis cases that may be diagnosed in the United States in two scenarios: 1) “Screening”: screening and treatment for tuberculosis among NIVs in their home country with recommended U.S. follow-up for NIVs at elevated risk of active tuberculosis; and, 2) “No Screening” in their home country so that cases would be diagnosed passively and treatment occurs after entry into the United States. Costs were assessed from multiple perspectives, including multinational and U.S.-only perspectives. Results Under “Screening” versus “No Screening”, an estimated 179 active tuberculosis cases and 119 hospitalizations would be averted in the United States annually via predeparture treatment. From the U.S.-only perspective, this program would result in annual net cost savings of about $3.75 million. However, rom the multinational perspective, the screening program would cost $151,388 per U.S. case averted for Indian NIVs and $221,088 per U.S. case averted for Mexican NIVs. Conclusion From the U.S.-only perspective, the screening program would result in substantial cost savings in the form of reduced treatment and hospitalization costs. NIVs would incur increased pre-departure screening and treatment costs.

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