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An Examination of the Relationship Between Adjustment Problems, Homesickness, Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Wellbeing Among International Students

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2015, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, Counselor Education (Education).
The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of adjustment problems, homesickness, and perceived discrimination on the psychological well-being of international college students. Additionally, there was an examination of whether there were any gender differences as they relate to adjustment issues, homesickness, perceived discrimination and psychological wellbeing. A convenience sample of international college students (N=145) aged 18 to 41 was recruited to participate in the study. The data were collected using the Michigan International Students Problem Inventory (MISPI), the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students (homesickness and perceived discrimination scales) and the scale of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB). Additionally, all participants were requested to complete the demographics questionnaire. To analyze the data, Pearson correlations coefficients, descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis and t-test were used. Results indicated that adjustment problems, homesickness and perceived discrimination were significantly and negatively correlated with psychological well-being. Regression analyses results also showed that adjustment problems, homesickness and perceived discrimination significantly predicted psychological well-being. Implications are discussed and suggestions for interventions are also provided. Additionally, limitations of current study as well as future directions are presented.
Yegan Pillay (Committee Chair)
184 p.

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  • Can, A. (2015). An Examination of the Relationship Between Adjustment Problems, Homesickness, Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Wellbeing Among International Students [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438986868

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Can, Ahmet. An Examination of the Relationship Between Adjustment Problems, Homesickness, Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Wellbeing Among International Students. 2015. Ohio University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438986868.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Can, Ahmet. "An Examination of the Relationship Between Adjustment Problems, Homesickness, Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Wellbeing Among International Students." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1438986868

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)