Poster(v): CLT-Literature Review: International Students' Social Networking Sites Usage and Cross-cultural Adaptation

• In Event: Gallery Walk Showcase
  In Showcase Session: Gallery 13 - International Perspectives on Research and Practice

Short Description

International students come to study in the U.S. for academic and professional pursuits. However, research suggests that they encountered various challenges while studying abroad, affecting their mental well-being and academic achievement. This paper reviewed literature about social network sites (SNSs) usage with cross-cultural adaptation in three dimensions (social, psychological, and academic adjustment). Most studies were conducted through interviews, online surveys, and self-report. Conflicting results were found across studies. Directions for future studies are discussed.

Author

• Presenter: Dan He, Florida State University