Predictors of Acculturative Stress among Chinese Students in Korea.
- Author:
Hee Kyung KIM
1
;
Youn Jung SON
;
Mi Ra LEE
;
Kyung Choon LIM
;
Hae Kyung CHANG
;
Su Jeong HAN
;
Nam Young YANG
;
Myoung Ran YOO
;
Eun Ja KO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kongju National University. Health Industry Research Institute, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Chinese;
Students;
Acculturation;
Stress
- MeSH:
Acculturation;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Depression;
Humans;
Korea;
Statistics as Topic
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2010;22(2):143-152
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of acculturative stress among Chinese students in Korea. METHODS: Between October and December 2009, two hundred one Chinese students from three universities located in Cungnam province, were included in the current study using a questionnaire survey. Data analysis was done using SPSS/WIN 17.0 program. RESULTS: The average score of acculturative stress was 38.50+/-6.97. There were significant differences in acculturative stress according to educational level, economic status, type of residence, speaking skill in Korean, listening skill in Korean, grade point average, satisfaction for studying abroad, and perceived health status. The acculturative stress was significantly correlated with depression, resilience and social support. The strongest predictor of acculturative stress among Chinese students was depression. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that developing programs to improve psychological health may provide a buffer against acculturative stress experienced by migrating Chinese students. Furthermore, more studies are needed to explore variables that influence on the international students' acculturation in Korea.
