Acculturative Stress and Adjustment Experiences of Greek International Students

Journal of International Students

Craig A. Dike¹  Mixalis Poulakis¹  Amber C. Massa¹ 

[1] University of Indianapolis, United States;

关键词: international student;    greek;    acculturation;    adjustment;    acculturative stress;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study investigated eight Greek international college students’ experiences of acculturation and acculturative stress at a mid-western university in the United States. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants and Consensual Qualitative Research methodology was utilized for data analysis to identify contextual themes and domains expressed by participants. Seven domains relevant to extant literature were revealed: presojourn perceptions of the United States; postsojourn perceptions of the United States; acculturative stress problems in the United States; coping strategies for acculturative stress problems; peer and family networks: English language usage and difficulties; and cultural concerns regarding the United States or native country. Implications, areas for future research, and the study’s limitations are also discussed.

【 授权许可】

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