Journal of College Counseling
Volume 22, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 27-40

The Impact of Religion/Spirituality on Acculturative Stress Among International Students (Article)

Philip S.* , Neuer Colburn A.A. , Underwood L. , Bayne H.
  • a School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Colorado Christian University, United States
  • b Colburn, School of Counseling, Walden University, United States, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, United States
  • c School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University, United States
  • d Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland, United States, Now at College of Education, University of Florida, United States

Abstract

The authors conducted a qualitative study using phenomenological inquiry to explore the nature and essence of international students' experience of utilizing religion/spirituality to cope with acculturative stress. Twelve students from 2 public universities and diverse religious/spiritual traditions participated. Results suggest that religion/spirituality plays a central role in the heightening of psychological, cognitive, and social functioning and affects students' performance in the academic environment. Implications for student affairs personnel, counselors, counselor educators, and supervisors are provided. © 2019 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

International students Spirituality Acculturative stress Coping Religion

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064010238&doi=10.1002%2fjocc.12112&partnerID=40&md5=efb9314f20974c7955070787438eeb0a
DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12112
ISSN: 10990399
Original Language: English