The Correlation of Psychologic Well-Being, Adjustment, and Life Satisfaction of International Students in China

• Published in: 2023 International Conference on University Teaching and Learning, InCULT 2023
• Main Author: Ning H.; Wang J.; Deng K.; Shi J.; Chao B.; Fu T.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190700005&doi=10.1109%2fInCULT59088.2023.10482739&partnerID=40&md5=bfcaab149bc9c389444626c38726311c

This study aims to investigate the psychologic well-being, social adjustment, academic adjustment, and life satisfaction levels of international students in China and explore their interrelationships. Data was collected from 307 international students studying in China through a questionnaire. The results showed that international students in China face challenges in academic and social adjustment, with different teaching styles and course content being a common difficulty. Despite these challenges, most students reported moderate satisfaction with their life and studies in China. The psychological well-being, cross-cultural adjustment difficulties, and life satisfaction of international students in China were found to be statistically interrelated. The study suggests that host universities should provide holistic support to address the interrelated needs of psychological well-being, cross-cultural adjustment, and life satisfaction. © 2023 IEEE.