Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Predictors of Acculturative Stress among Chinese Students in Korea

국내 중국 유학생의 문화적응 스트레스 영향요인

  • 김희경 (공주대학교 간호학과.건강산업연구소) ;
  • 손연정 (순천향대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이미라 (대전보건대학 간호과) ;
  • 임경춘 (성신여자대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 장혜경 (한서대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 한수정 (건양대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 양남영 (건양대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 유명란 (국군간호사관학교 간호학과) ;
  • 고은자 (국군간호사관학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2010.02.02
  • Accepted : 2010.03.09
  • Published : 2010.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of acculturative stress among Chinese students in Korea. Methods: Between October and December 2009, two hundred one Chinese students from three universities located in Cungnam province, were included in the current study using a questionnaire survey. Data analysis was done using SPSS/WIN 17.0 program. Results: The average score of acculturative stress was $38.50{\pm}6.97$. There were significant differences in acculturative stress according to educational level, economic status, type of residence, speaking skill in Korean, listening skill in Korean, grade point average, satisfaction for studying abroad, and perceived health status. The acculturative stress was significantly correlated with depression, resilience and social support. The strongest predictor of acculturative stress among Chinese students was depression. Conclusions: The findings suggest that developing programs to improve psychological health may provide a buffer against acculturative stress experienced by migrating Chinese students. Furthermore, more studies are needed to explore variables that influence on the international students' acculturation in Korea.

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