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Acculturation Strategies of International Higher Education Students in Türkiye: the Role of Social Support, Cultural Capital, Self-Esteem, General Trust, and General Self-Efficacy
(Springer, 2025) Ergin-Kocaturk, Hatice; Tekel, Esra; Su, Ahmet; Kocaturk, Metin; Karadag, Engin
Understanding the factors influencing acculturation strategies among international students cannot be overstated, as successful adaptation is crucial for academic success and overall well-being. Although extensive research has explored these dynamics in various contexts, a notable gap remains in the literature on international students in T & uuml;rkiye. This study aimed to investigate the effects of social support, cultural and economic capital, self-esteem, general trust, and general self-efficacy on the acculturation strategies of international higher-education students in T & uuml;rkiye. Utilizing data from 3,554 international students, various scales and questionnaires were employed, including the Acculturation Strategies Scale, Cultural Capital Questionnaire, Economic Capital Questionnaire, Self-Esteem Scale, General Confidence Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analyses. The results revealed significant relationships between the examined factors and acculturation strategies adopted by international students. These findings highlight the crucial roles of social support, cultural capital, and psychological attributes in shaping how international students adapt to new cultural environments. The implications of these results underscore the importance of targeted support programs to enhance international students' acculturation experiences and overall well-being in T & uuml;rkiye's higher education context.
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Impact of Culture Shock, Acculturation Approaches, and Sociocultural Adaptation on Perceived Proficiency in Turkish and English Among International Students in Turkey
(Elsevier, 2025) Tekel, Esra; Ergin-Kocaturk, Hatice; Su, Ahmet; Kocaturk, Metin; Caner, Mustafa; Karadag, Engin
The primary objective of this study was to investigate the influence of culture shock, acculturation strategies, and sociocultural adjustment on the perceived Turkish and English language proficiency of international students in Turkey. Data were collected from 3554 international students in Turkey whose native language was neither Turkish nor English, using the "Culture Shock Questionnaire", "Acculturation Measurement", and "Sociocultural Adjustment Scale". Data were analyzed using correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses. The results revealed that the perceived Turkish and English language proficiencies of international students in Turkey were moderate. Language proficiency, personal interests, and social participation factors of sociocultural adjustment and acculturation strategies, such as assimilation and integration, have a positive impact on perceived Turkish language proficiency. On the other hand, the interpersonal stress factor of culture shock and assimilation and integration aspects of the acculturation strategies were found to be the most critical determinants of perceived English language proficiency. Additionally, language proficiency, personal interests, and social participation factors of sociocultural adjustment and acculturation strategies, such as separation and assimilation, had positive effects, whereas the language proficiency factor of sociocultural adjustment and assimilation acculturation strategies had negative effects. The findings of this study indicate that acculturation strategies and sociocultural adjustment play a crucial role in the development of perceived target language proficiency.