How Cultural Intelligence and Self-efficacy influence Interaction Adjustment and Academic Adjustment among International Medical Students in China
Author:Chen Jiayi, Lilin,Huang Fangyan Author Unit: 1.School of International Education, Xuzhou Medical University, No. 209 of Tongshan Road, Yunlong, Xuzhou 221004, China 2.Language and Literature School, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China 3.School of Languages and Cultures，Youjiang Medical University For nationalities，No. 58 of Chengxiang Road, Baise 533000,China
Abstract：Abstract: This study attempted to investigate the antecedents of interaction and academic adjustment of international medical students in the Chinese cultural environment. We explored the relationships among cultural intelligence, self-efficacy, interaction and academic adjustment by questionnaire survey. The results of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) based on 252 valid questionnaires showed that cultural intelligence and self-efficacy were positively associated with both interaction adjustment and academic adjustment. Self-efficacy mediated the relationships between cultural intelligence, interaction adjustment, and academic adjustment. Lastly, implications for the theory, practice of cross-cultural adjustment and suggestions for future research were discussed.
