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Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 196
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The Relationship between Acculturative Stress and Well-Being among Foreign-Born Arab International Students in the United States: An Exploratory Study
Hussam Aldawsari
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Toledo
Foreign-born Arab international students face many stressors that may increase their acculturative stress levels and may be associated with their overall well-being. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between acculturative stress and well-being, and relevant socio-economic factors among foreign-born Arab international students in the United States. This dissertation was an exploratory study that utilized an ex-post facto framework and purposive sampling to gain participants. T-tests, Pearson correlational coefficient (r), and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to obtain the result of this study. The finding from a sample (N=73) provided affirmative support for some of the research questions and indicated that there were statistically significant relationships between acculturative stress and social support, and well-being and length of stay. There were significant differences between some English language proficiency groups that were associated with acculturative stress. However, the rest of the findings of this study did not provide affirmative support for the remaining research questions. Implications for international offices, university counseling centers, and faculty members, as well as limitations and recommendations for future studies, were discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Arabs, Acculturation, Stress Variables, Well Being, Cultural Differences, Socioeconomic Influences, Social Support Groups, English Language Learners, Language Proficiency
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