미국 내 한국인 유학생의 문화적응스트레스 경험에 관한 질적연구

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study was to understand the acculturation stress experienced by Korean international students living in the United States. The present study aimed to see what efforts they are making to resolve such acculturative stress. Methods For this aim, Six Korean undergraduate international students studying at an American university were interviewed about their experience of acculturation stress. We used Consensual Qualitative Research(CQR) to analyzed the data. Results As results, the experience of acculturation stress experienced by Korean international students in the United States was divided into factors of acculturation stress and its coping strategies. In addition, emotional support, informational support, and tangible support were mentioned as methods they use to overcome this acculturation stress. Conclusions Based on the results of the study, suggestions were made on how colleges and counselors can help Korean international students living in the United States to reduce their acculturation stress.