Download or read book A Study of the Adjustment of International Graduate Students at American Universities Including Both Resilience Characteristics and Traditional Background Factors written by Jing Wang and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Using Resilience Characteristics and Traditional Background Factors to Study Adjustment of International Graduate Students in U S written by Jing Wang and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research introduced resilience characteristics to study the adjustment of international graduate students at American universities. The purpose of the study was to explore relationships among resilience characteristics and background factors; among resilience characteristics and adjustment problem areas; and among adjustment problem areas and background factors. The Personal Resilience Questionnaire and the Michigan International Student Problem Inventory were used in this study. All together 289 unusable responses were gathered from two universities. Correlation studies, t-tests, One-way ANOVA, and Tukey analyses were used. Statistical analyses revealed that: resilience characteristics were moderately correlated with background factors, highly negatively correlated with adjustment problem areas, and better correlated with adjustment problem areas than were background factors. Hence resilience characteristics are central to adjustment. (Contains 6 tables.).

Download or read book Journal of International Students 2018 Vol 8 1 written by Krishna Bista and published by OJED/STAR. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of International Students (JIS), an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750), publishes scholarly peer reviewed articles on international students in tertiary education, secondary education, and other educational settings that make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice in the internationalization of higher education.

Download or read book Journal of International Students 2020 Vol 10 No 2 written by Krishna Bista and published by OJED/STAR. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issue 10.2 continues the journal's yearlong celebration with special 10th Anniversary Essays from influential voices in the field like Karin Fisher and Rahul Choudaha who highlight the need for research in the face of the current pandemic, the affordability crisis for students, and the workplace experiences of international students. The 10.2 issue features essays, research articles, reflections, and book reviews from authors in Australia, Canada, China, Eritrea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Download or read book Journal of International Students 2018 Vol 8 Issue 1 written by JIS Editors and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-01-28 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication, Journal of International Students is a professional journal that publishes narrative, theoretical and empirically-based research articles, study abroad reflections, and book reviews relevant to international students, faculty, scholars, and their cross-cultural experiences and understanding in higher education. The Journal audience includes international and domestic students, faculty, administrators, and educators engaged in research and practice in international students in colleges and universities. More information on the web: http: //jistudents.org/

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility written by Bista, Krishna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the fastest growing trends in higher education, study abroad programs are having a critical impact on the educational landscape. While international study programs generate more revenue and promote campus diversity, there are several challenges that must be considered when integrating non-native students into native universities. Global Perspectives and Local Challenges Surrounding International Student Mobility explores comparative research regarding the implementation of effective strategies needed when working with native and non-native individuals in educational settings. Offering perspectives from international student experiences, as well as views on current mobility trends, immigration policies, and challenges with cultural expectations, this publication will be a critical source for educators, policymakers, and university staff who interact with international students.

Download or read book Academic Adjustment of Chinese Graduate Students in U S Institutions of Higher Education written by Jennifer Wu Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding the Adjustment Needs of International Graduate Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale written by Mehrete Girmay and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the recent decades, the United States has attracted the highest numbers of international students to attain an education with the majority of students sojourning from China, India, and South Korea (Valenzuela, Palacios, & Intindola, 2015). It is important that the particular needs of this population are understood and met by the universities that house them, primarily in regards to its effect on the student's health. Through the offering of both support and services, visiting students are more likely to feel welcomed and valued during their stay. Consequently, retention rates of this population have the potential to also be positively affected as fewer students will drop out of their program prematurely due to adjustment challenges. The international graduate student population is a unique one that has specific needs that differ from domestic students and other acculturating groups. International graduate students face social, financial, and other stressors rooted in language proficiency while dealing with academic performance demands that accompany being a graduate student (Sullivan & Kashubeck-West, 2015). Furthermore, many international students studying at American universities tend to experience major adjustment challenges dealing with the unfamiliarity with American customs and traditions in addition to the lack of emotional and social support provided by individuals within the host culture (Chavajay, 2013; Valenzuela, Palacios & Intindola, 2015). The goals of this qualitative, narrative case study were to first explore the needs of international graduate students in regards to their adjustment in obtaining their graduate degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) and how both their mental and physical health are affected. Currently, at SIUC, there are over 98 countries represented by both undergraduate and graduate students. More specifically, the number of international graduate students studying at SIUC continues to increase. In 2005, there were 882 international students and in 2015 that number grew to nearly 1000 (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2016). As this number continues to rise in conjunction with shifting societal factors that have the potential to affect the international graduate students experience while at SIUC, it is important that University staff, which include but are not limited to full and part-time employees who work in (on and off) campus housing, student affairs, security, student rights and responsibilities, as well as Carbondale community members, are aware of the particular needs attached to this population and the ways in which they can play a role in fostering a welcoming environment. Secondly, I explored what services SIUC offers to meet these needs. Whether the needs of this population are being met was significant for this particular study, specifically in regards to retention. After speaking with University staff in several departments in an effort to attain retention information on international graduate students, I learned that SIUC does not currently track retention statistics of their graduate student population. This directly speaks to the importance of this study as it can be used to shed light on potential links between retention and the lack of services offered by the University. Lastly, through both the review of literature and data collection process, I hoped to gain insight into the ways in which SIUC might be able to address the needs of their international graduate students. In hearing the participants' stories, I was enlightened on the varying ways in which stressors have affected them and to what extent. This, in turn, allowed me to offer recommendations to the University regarding addressing these needs. I used the narrative, case study approach to serve as a guide in the research process. After recruiting 15 international graduate students from the SIUC student body and narrowing down to 10, I held two focus group sessions followed by individual interviews with each participant. In order to get the richest data, I asked participants to share their experiences since arriving at SIUC. The primary factors that I focused on in my questioning process were centered on the student's health and included: 1) academic, social, and financial stressors; 2) social connectedness and support; 3) language proficiency; and 4) culture shock. This study is important for not only the international graduate student population but also for any university that houses or seeks to house international students at their institution. Furthermore, this study's significance rests in its ability to provide institutions and its select staff who work alongside this population with valuable inputs that they will be able to utilize as they welcome their visiting students. Overall, the goal of this study was to yield results that will open the door to dialogue regarding this population's needs, the impact that poor acculturation might have on the student's mental and physical health, and how bridges between the international and non-international communities can be built and more importantly, sustained.

Download or read book Journal of International Students 2016 Vol 6 No 1 written by Krishna Bista and published by OJED/STAR. This book was released on with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of International Students (JIS) is a quarterly publication on international education. JIS is an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750) indexed in major academic databases. The journal publishes scholarly peer-reviewed articles on international students in tertiary education, secondary education, and other educational settings that make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice in the internationalization of education worldwide. We encourage the submission of manuscripts from researchers and practitioners around the world from a myriad of academic fields and theoretical perspectives, including international education, comparative education, human geography, global studies, linguistics, psychology, sociology, communication, international business, economics, social work, cultural studies, and other related disciplines.

Download or read book A Study on the Adaptation Problems of Foreign Graduate Students at Michigan State University Based on Tinto s Model written by Qasem Sammour and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Background Characteristics and Academic Factors Associated with the Academic Behavioral Confidence of International Graduate Students in Ohio s Public Institutions written by Wendie A. Willis and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of international students on American campuses continues to increase. According to the Open Doors Report 2008, there were more than six hundred thousand international students studying on the tertiary level. Of this number, 48% were either enrolled in graduate or professional programs. The challenges faced by international graduate students have been documented in the social, cultural, linguistic and academic domain. Yet despite these challenges, international graduate students continue to finish their academic programs and graduate. In some academic areas the number of international graduate students enrolled and the number graduating with doctoral degrees has exceeded the number of American students in these same academic areas. What is it that contributes to the success of international graduate students in spite of empirical evidence that notes them facing a multiplicity of challenges? One possible explanation can be found in Sander's concept of Academic Behavioural Confidence which has been derived from Bandura's theory of self-efficacy. Academic behavioural Confidence is based on a students' ability to perform specific skills in a classroom setting. The purpose of this study was to identify the background characteristics and academic factors associated with Academic Behavioural Confidence in international students in Ohio's public institutions. Quantitative data were collected using a modified version of Sander and Sanders' Academic Behavioural Confidence Scale. Demographic data was also collected for this study. A total of 267 international graduate students responded to the survey. The results of the survey found one background characteristic and two academic factors associated with academic behavioral confidence. Complementary interviews were conducted with 16 of the 267 international graduate students who completed the survey. The results of the interview found two background characteristics and five academic factors associated with academic behavioral confidence. A discussion of the results is included as well as implications and suggestions for future research.

Download or read book Handbook of Resilience in Children written by Sam Goldstein and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this handbook addresses not only the concept of resilience in children who overcome adversity, but it also explores the development of children not considered at risk addressing recent challenges as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new edition reviews the scientific literature that supports findings that stress-hardiness and resilience in all children leads to happier and healthier lives as well as improved functionality across the lifespan. In this edition, expert contributors examine resilience in relation to environmental stressors as phenomena in child and adolescent disorders and as a means toward positive adaptation into adulthood. The significantly expanded third edition includes new and significantly revised chapters that explore strategies for developing resilience in families, clinical practice, and educational settings as well as its nurturance in caregivers and teachers. Key areas of coverage include: Exploration of the four waves of resilience research. Resilience in gene-environment transactions. Resilience in boys and girls. Resilience in family processes. Asset building as an essential component of intervention. Assessment of social and emotional competencies related to resilience. Building resilience through school bullying prevention. Resilience in positive youth development. Enhancing resilience through effective thinking. The Handbook of Resilience in Children, Third Edition, is an essential reference for researchers, clinicians and allied practitioners, and graduate students across such interrelated disciplines as child and school psychology, social work, public health as well as developmental psychology, special and general education, child and adolescent psychiatry, family studies, and pediatrics.

Download or read book An Experimental Study of the Adjustment Problems of a Group of Foreign Graduate Students and a Group of American Graduate Students at Indiana University written by Adoracion Quijano Arjona and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors that Affect the Academic Success of Foreign Graduate Students at Arizona State University written by Sunee Kangwanshirathada and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors in Graduate Student Resilience and Intention to Persist During Doctoral Study written by Amber Mosley and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attrition is a major problem for the doctoral education system and in particular for underrepresented groups. Research has proposed several reasons for students dropping out that include both personal and programmatic variables. A review of the literature identified several factors that overlap in the research on attrition, resilience, and intention to persist however, there have also been varied results across studies and very few studies focused specifically on doctoral students. Doctoral education can be considered in three phases of the education process, each with its own stresses and challenges. Factors and variables that could be the most helpful for universities to foster to promote resilience and intention to persist in doctoral study are not well understood. This study endeavored to learn more about how stress, social support, self-efficacy, and doctoral program culture/context, may relate to doctoral students’ level of resilience and intention to persist in doctoral study, and explore the possible relationships of these variables with phase of doctoral study, race, and gender. A sample of 251, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, and Higher Education Leadership/Administration/Student Affairs doctoral students participated in this study. Participants were given a background characteristics survey and five assessment measures: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10) (Cohen, Kamarck, & Mermelstein, 1983), Interpersonal Support Evaluation List-12 (ISEL-12) (Cohen, Mermelstein, Kamarck & Hoberman, 1985), Doctoral Program Context Inventory (DPCI) (Sorokosh 2004), New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE) (Chen & Gully, 1997), and Scale of Protective Factors (SPF24) (Ponce-Garcia, Madewell, & Kennison, 2015). Correlation analyses, analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis, canonical correlational analysis, and Welch tests followed by Games-Howell post-hoc tests were used to examine the variables that may predict resilience and intention to persist as well as differences between phase, gender, and race. A multiple regression was performed on resilience and 41.4% of the variance in resilience was explained by the combined predictor variables of perceived stress, social support, self-efficacy, interpersonal environment, and academic environment. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted on intention to persist and 28.6% of the variance was explained by the predictor variables of perceived stress, social support, self-efficacy, interpersonal environment, academic environment, and resilience. Correlations were conducted to study the relationships between the 11 DPCI subscale scores and resilience. DPCI subscales correlating significantly with resilience included curriculum quality, faculty-student relationships, instructor quality, peer-student relationships, advisement, psychological integration, and climate. Differences on the variables in this study across program phases were investigated and participants in their first phase of doctoral study were found to score statistically higher than students in the second and/or third phase on curriculum quality, professional activities, psychological integration, climate, academic environment, and interpersonal environment. Analysis was also conducted to explore relationships between perceived stress, social support, self-efficacy, interpersonal environment, academic environment, and the DPCI subscales with gender and race. Findings, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

Download or read book Policy Implications of International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-10-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policy Implications of International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars in the United States explores the role and impact of students and scholars on US educational institutions and the US economy. The nation has drawn increasingly on human resources abroad for its science and engineering workforce. However, competition for talent has grown as other countries have expanded their research infrastructure and created more opportunities for international students. The report discusses trends in international student enrollments, stay rates, and examines the impact of visa policies on international mobility of the highly skilled.