How Do Non-Native Graduate Students Remedy Academic Adaptation Through School Culture?

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Abstract

This study explores how school culture influences academic adaptation in graduate students, focusing on the roles of academic control and psychological capital. Using self-determination theory, a survey involving 166 students from university in Beijing, China, assessed school culture, academic control, psychological capital, and academic adaptation. Findings reveal that school culture positively correlates with academic adaptation. Academic control and psychological capital mediate this relationship, with psychological capital acting as an independent mediator and a chain mediator through academic control. Differences in chain mediation effects are noted between "native" and "non-native" students. The study recommends enhancing psychological qualities like self-efficacy and resilience among non-native students, and improving academic forums and research platforms to boost their academic adaptation.

Authors

• Rui Xiong, Beijing Normal University

• Yufeng Zhang, Beijing Normal University