The effects of stressors, living support, and adjustment on learning performance of international students in Taiwan

Authors
  • Kevin P. Hwang

    National Cheng-Kung University

  • Ming-Kuen Wang

    National Cheng-Kung University

  • Saing Sodanine

    Arun Reasmey Pharma Co. Ltd., Cambodia

Keywords:
stressors, social support, adjustment, learning performance, international students
Abstract

More students are receiving education in countries other than their homeland and having received education overseas in well-developed countries it is widely recognized as a career asset. International education entails an important set of multicultural life experiences that can enhance future career performances. In this research we investigated factors that influence the learning performance of international students in Taiwan. We examined the relationships between stressor adjustment, social support adjustment, and learning performance. The findings could be used by educational institutions and international students to understand and improve upon the factors that influence learning performance.

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2011-04-01
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