Journal of Iranian Cultural Research

Journal of Iranian Cultural Research

Investigating the Most Important Factors Affecting the Socio-Cultural Adaptation of International Students in Iran: A Case Study of International Students at the University of Tehran

Document Type : Scientific Research Manuscript

Author
H. Molaei
Assistant Professor of Media and Communications in Southeast Asia, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.22631/jicr.2018.1992.2556
Abstract
This paper aims to investigate the most significant factors affecting the socio-cultural adaptation of international students in Iran. A survey was conducted on international students studying at University of Tehran. Data was collected both online and on paper among the students.  284 valid responses were collected. The results indicate that there is a positive relationship between the level of socio-cultural adaptation of international students and factors such as having companion during the study period in Iran, the length of stay, being accepted by people in society, being accepted by university staff and students and an overall satisfaction of living in Iran. The results also suggest that there is no significant relationship between acquiring prior knowledge regarding Iran and the level of socio-cultural adaptation of students. The results also indicate that there is no significant relationship between the demographic factors such as age and gender and socio-cultural adaption of international students at the University of Tehran.
Keywords
socio-cultural adaptation
cultural shock
intercultural sensitivity
international students

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  • Receive Date 28 June 2018
  • Revise Date 29 September 2018
  • Accept Date 09 September 2018