Journal of International Students
Volume 9, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 856-872

Understanding Ostracism from an Attachment Perspective: Testing a Moderated Mediation Model (Article) (Open Access)

Hou N. , Fan J. , Tan J. , Stuhlman M. , Liu C. , Paez G.V.
  • a St. Cloud State University, United States
  • b Auburn University, United States
  • c St. Cloud State University, United States
  • d Auburn University, United States
  • e Hofstra University, United States
  • f St. Cloud State University, United States

Abstract

The perception of being ostracized in a foreign country is a great obstacle that may lead to international students’ strain. The present study aimed to understand ostracism from the perspective of adult attachment. We proposed a moderated mediation model in which attachment anxiety was hypothesized as an antecedent of ostracism and as a moderator of the ostracism-strain links. Participants were 119 international students enrolled at a large public university in U.S. Results largely supported the model, which showed that the attachment anxiety exaggerate the harmful effects of perceived ostracism on depression and physical symptoms. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed. © 2019 Journal of International Students. All rights reserved.

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moderated mediation attachment anxiety Ostracism

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85071912602&doi=10.32674%2fjis.v0i0.706&partnerID=40&md5=e743427250dd27657dd79db9cf07b02c
DOI: 10.32674/jis.v0i0.706
ISSN: 21623104
Original Language: English