Journal of College Student Development
Volume 51, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 584-598

The psychological well-being and sociocultural adaptation of short-term international students in Ireland (Article)

O'Reilly A.* , Ryan D. , Hickey T.
  • a Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Science (IRCHSS), School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland
  • b School of Nursing, Dublin City University, Ireland
  • c School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland

Abstract

This article reports on an empirical study of the psychosocial adaptation of international students in Ireland. Using measures of social support, loneliness, stress, psychological well-being, and sociocultural adaptation, data were obtained from international students and a comparison sample of Irish students. The study found that, although international students had high levels of social support and low levels of loneliness and stress, students were experiencing high levels of sociocultural adjustment difficulties and psychological distress. Signi?cant differences in variables were reported across time, whereas differences between international and Irish students were also discovered. Suggestions for further research and for individuals working with international students are proposed.

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DOI: 10.1353/csd.2010.0011
ISSN: 08975264
Cited by: 28
Original Language: English