Journal of International Students
Volume 8, Issue 4, 2018, Pages 1694-1708

Curiosity and autonomy as factors that promote personal growth in the cross-cultural transition process of international students (Article)

Cankaya E.M. , Liew J. , de Freitas C.P.P.
  • a Texas A&M University, United States
  • b Texas A&M University, United States
  • c Salgado de Oliveira University, Brazil

Abstract

This study explores measures of curiosity and autonomy as two motivation and personality predictors of personal growth initiative (PGI), an indicator of cross-cultural adjustment. The sample comprised 221 international graduate students. Structural equation modeling was utilized to identify the relations among self-perceived language skills, curiosity, autonomy, and PGI. The results indicate that perceived language skills and autonomy promote curiosity, which in turn facilitates PGI. Implications are suggested to facilitate the adaptation of international students. © Journal of International Students.

Author Keywords

Personal growth initiative International students Autonomy Positive psychology Curiosity

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85059165259&doi=10.5281%2fzenodo.1468072&partnerID=40&md5=fbcc28df3286ed1899b3febab0f6f4f3
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1468072
ISSN: 21623104
Original Language: English