Journal of International Students
Volume 7, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 204-228

Acculturative stress and adjustment experiences of greek international students (Article)

Poulakis M. , Dike C.A. , Massa A.C.
  • a University of Indianapolis, United States
  • b University of Indianapolis, United States, Texas Veterans Healthcare System, San Antonio, TX, United States
  • c University of Indianapolis, United States

Abstract

This study investigated eight Greek international college students’ experiences of acculturation and acculturative stress at a mid-western university in the United States. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants and Consensual Qualitative Research methodology was utilized for data analysis to identify contextual themes and domains expressed by participants. Seven domains relevant to extant literature were revealed: presojourn perceptions of the United States; postsojourn perceptions of the United States; acculturative stress problems in the United States; coping strategies for acculturative stress problems; peer and family networks: English language usage and difficulties; and cultural concerns regarding the United States or native country. Implications, areas for future research, and the study’s limitations are also discussed. © Journal of International Students.

Author Keywords

Adjustment Greek Acculturative stress Acculturation international student

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019832699&partnerID=40&md5=e04ab48d950ef7aac2bd554d229959c7

ISSN: 21623104
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English